Recipe

Cheese and walnut shortbreads

Cheese and walnut shortbreads

Mar 29, 2014 1:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 30 mins cooking
  • Makes 90
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Ingredients

Cheese and walnut shortbreads
  • 185 gram butter, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup (180g) finely grated cheddar
  • 1/4 cup (20g) grated parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cup (225g) plain flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts

Method

Cheese and walnut shortbreads
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, cream butter, cheddar and parmesan together.
  • 2
    Stir in flour, paprika, walnuts and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well until dough forms a ball. Divide in half, pat each into a thick round and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour.
  • 3
    Roll out dough thinly. Cut out shapes using a 5cm star cutter. Re-roll trimmings to make more stars. Place biscuits onto prepared trays.
  • 4
    Bake in batches for 12-15 minutes, until golden. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers or seal in cellophane bags to give as gifts.

Notes

To make the dough with a food processor, use the metal. double-bladed knife attachment to process all ingredients for 20 seconds, until a ball forms. Lightly knead the mixture together to form a smooth dough.

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