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Parmesan (Fish) Crackers
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 18
...or bird crackers or lion crackers....as long as it's a 2-3 inch cutter. From Matha Stewart Kids.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into five pieces
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
5 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon cold water
1 large egg yolk
flour, for dusting
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
2. In a food processor combine flour, butter, salt and cheese. Pulse until mixture looks like coarse meal.
3. Add the 5 tablespoons cold water and pulse till dough comes together. Shape into a disk.
4. In a small bowl, whick together the yolk and 1 teaspoons cold water; set aside.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes using (fish) cutter, transfer to baking sheet. Bring scraps together and roll & cut more shapes.
6. Brush shapes with yolk/water mix and bake 10 minutes or till golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Store in an air tight container (room temperature 2-3 days, fridge 1 week).
By RecipeOfHealth.com