cheesy penny wafers
This is an English appetizer recipe that's easy to make, and it's lower in fat than traditional versions of this recipe because it uses low-fat cheese.
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prep time
50 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
about 40 cheese wafers
Ingredients
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (4-oz)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- - paprika (for dusting)
How To Make cheesy penny wafers
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Step 1In the bowl of a food processor, process the cheese and butter for 30 seconds or just until combined.
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Step 2With the machine running, slowly pour the oil through the food chute. Then add the flour, mustard, and red pepper, and process another 30 seconds or just until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (To keep the wafers flaky and tender, avoid over-processing.).
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Step 3Remove the dough, press into a ball, and roll in plastic wrap. Place on flat plate and let chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Step 4Preheat oven to 350°F, and set out two ungreased baking sheets.
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Step 5Shape the dough into 40 balls, about 1/2-inch in diameter, and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Using the back of a fork, lightly flatten each ball twice, making a criss-cross pattern, until the dough resembles a coin about 1/8-inch thick.
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Step 6Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or just until crisp but not browned. Transfer to wire rack, dust the tops lightly with paprika, and let cool.
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Step 7Store in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#appetizers
Keyword:
#England
Keyword:
#cheddar-cheese
Keyword:
#european
Ingredient:
Dairy
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Bake
Culture:
English
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