Ham and Cheese Rye Balls

Nice party balls.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 24 balls

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup  dark rye flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded swiss cheese
• 2⁄3 cup  finely chopped ham
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped parsley
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped  red peppers
• 1⁄2-2⁄3 cup 2% low-fat milk

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in cheese, ham, parsley and red pepper.
4. Gradually add just enough milk to make dough hold together.
5. Knead 5-6 times on a lightly floured surface.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
7. Bake in a 375°F oven on a lightly greased baking sheet until golden.