Double Cheese Crackers

A little something to go with soup or as an in between meal snack. I want to try these with another combination of cheeses.

• Ready In: 52 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 40 crackers

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  finely shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3 -5  tablespoons cold water
• 1  beaten egg
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, red pepper, and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut in cheddar cheese and butter until pieces are the size of small peas.
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture.
4. Gently toss with a fork and push to side of bowl.
5. Repeat until all of the flour mixture is moistened.
6. Shape dough into a ball.
7. On a lightly floured surface flatten dough with your hands.
8. Roll out dough from center to edges forming a 10-inch square.
9. Brush with egg; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10. Cut dough into 5x1/2-inch strips. Place the strips 1/2 inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
11. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.