Parmesan Cheese Biscuits

  Posted on August 13, 2009  by Leslie Blythe  3 comments

When my husband and I lived in London, our eccentric friend Sandra introduced us to this savory snack.  It’s very easy to make and unusal.  I use mini cookie cutters and cut them into shapes – usually pigs or scotty dogs.  These would go well with any cocktail, but especially with a cold Vodka Gimlet.

Enjoy!

Parmesan Cheese Biscuits

a savoury shortbread ›

4 oz Flour
2 oz Butter
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
yolk of one egg
salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Rub the butter into the flour, add the egg yolk, salt, cayenne pepper, and cheese.  Moisten with water if necessary.

Roll out the dough to a half inch thickness.  Cut into 1 inch shapes.  Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 310 ° – 330 ° for 20 minutes.  Serve warm.

NB – It is the thickness of the biscuits, which gives them their character.  They can be stored in a tin and then heated up before serving.