Cheese-Wrapped Olives

These are really tasty, and with the refrigeration time can be made ahead, then baked when guests arrive.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon  ice water
• 36  green olives (pimiento stuffed)

Directions

1. Place flour in medium bowl; using a pastry blender cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
2. Stir in grated cheese and cayenne pepper.
3. Sprinkle with ice water and knead to form a ball.
4. Divide dough into quarters; roll out each into 8x2-inch strip.
5. Place 9 olives lengthwise down center of dough; fold over edges to form a roll.
6. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; chill for at least 3 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F.
8. Cut rolls into ¼-inch slices; place on cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.