Gouda Coins

From Canadian Living Magazine. Cook time includes chill time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 86
• Yields: 86 pieces

Ingredients

• 2  cups  extra-old gouda cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup  all purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1  teaspoon caraway seeds or 1  teaspoon cumin seed

Directions

1. In food processor, whirl together cheese, butter, onion, mustard, salt, cayenne and nutmeg until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add flour; pulse until incorporated.
3. Turn out onto unfloured work surface; knead into ball.
4. Divide in half; roll each into 11 inch long log.
5. Spread black pepper over work surface; roll 1 log in pepper to coat. Repeat with caraway or cumin seeds nd remaining log.
6. Wrap separately; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
7. If logs are hard, let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften slightly. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
8. Place, 1/2 inch apart, on parchment lined baking sheets.
9. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, in 375F oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheet on rack.