Rich Cheese Pastry recipe
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Rich cheese pastry is used for party and cocktail appetisers and savouries.
Remember, Pastry is only as good as the flour you use. Don't buy cheap flour.
ingredients
1/3 cup (75 g) butter or block margarine and lard
3 oz (75 g) cheddar or other hard cheese, finely grated
1 cup (1/4 lb) 125 g plain flour (bread flour)
1 pinch of salt
3 oz (75 g) cheddar or other hard cheese, finely grated
1 cup (1/4 lb) 125 g plain flour (bread flour)
1 pinch of salt
method
1. Cream the fat and cheese together until soft. Gradually work in the flour and salt with a wooden spoon or a palette knife until the mixture sticks together.
2. With one hand, collect the mixture together and knead very lightly for a few seconds to give a smooth dough.
3. Cover with greaseproof paper or cling film and leave in a cool place untill you are ready to roll out.
4. To cook, bake at 200°C (400°F) mark 6, unless otherwise stated, until lightly browned
2. With one hand, collect the mixture together and knead very lightly for a few seconds to give a smooth dough.
3. Cover with greaseproof paper or cling film and leave in a cool place untill you are ready to roll out.
4. To cook, bake at 200°C (400°F) mark 6, unless otherwise stated, until lightly browned
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