Mantecaos
From: “The Africa Kitchen” by Josie Stow and Jan Baldwin. These spicy cheese crackers are from North Africa and can be eaten on their own or served with a dip such as Masi Mara.
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READY IN: 27mins
SERVES: 10
YIELD: 30 crackers
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 10tablespoons butter
- 2
- 2cups flour
- 1egg yolk
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 -3pinches paprika
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Place all the ingredients except the paprika in a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture in quick, short spurts until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Roll a little of the mixture into a ball, place it on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden and slightly puffed.
- Sprinkle the crackers with paprika and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
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