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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (73g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 323
Calories from Fat 212		(65%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 23.6g	36%
	Saturated Fat 11.4g	57%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 49mg		16%
Sodium 231mg		9%
Potassium 98mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 1.3g	5%
	Sugars 0.5g
Protein 10.8g		21%
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Savoury Cheese & Walnut Sables for Cocktails and Parties!

Recipe #200914 | 30 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: French Tart
Dec 17, 2006

These delicious crisp and light little savoury biscuits/crackers are a firm favourite in our family, especially when served with the cheese board! They are also great served with soups, dips, & salads. I have used pecans instead of walnuts in the past with the same tasty results. You can omit the chilli or cayenne pepper if you are not keen on the spicy "kick" it gives! They are very nice at Christmas time if you cut them into star shapes & serve them as aperitif snacks, or with cocktails.

SERVES 6 -8 , 12 -16 Biscuits (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup self raising flour
salt
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper
2 ounces butter
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or finely chopped pecans
2-3 tablespoons beer or milk

Directions

1
Sift the flours, salt, pepper & chillies into a bowl together & mix.
2
Rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3
Add the cheese & walnuts - mix well.
4
Add the beer or milk - mix into a dough.
5
Chill for 30 minutes.
6
Roll out on a floured board and cut into small rounds.
7
Place on a greased baking (cookie) tray and bake in pre-heated oven 180C/360F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown & crisp.
8
Sprinkle with seasoning salt or Cayenne pepper if you wish.
9
Cool on a wire rack and store in airtight tins.
10
Serve with cheese, cream cheese & savoury fillings & dips, or just by themselves!

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From: Bobtail

On Jan 28, 2007

DH and I enjoyed these biscuits. They are great cheesy,nutty biscuits with a little kick from the cayenne pepper. I served them with a light breakfast of scrambled eggs and juice. I even tried one with homemade pear preserves and enjoyed the sweetness along with the flavor of the biscuit. Great luncheon or brunch biscuit, especially if made in a smaller "party" size". I did use milk instead of beer, otherwise prepared as directed! Thanks French Tart!

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From: cooledskin

On Jan 26, 2007

Delicious. For me, who has no skill in anything to do with food, they were a little tricky, but they turned out rather well in the end. I'll make these again - thanks for posting!

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From: alligirl

On Jul 6, 2009

FT, these are delectable morsels! I made them with the intention of serving with cocktails; HA! they won't make it that long. I took another reviewer's advice, and rolled in a log to chill, then sliced. My yield was 20, and they are so tasty, I'll certainly be sharing with friends! Thanks, FT, for making Everyday a Holiday!

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From: wicked cook 46

On Mar 27, 2009

Tasty little bites of heaven. I shaped mine into a log and did slices instead of rolling and cutting and added maybe 1-2 tablespoons more of milk. I also used a chipotle chili powder and once cooked a smidge of fleur de sel on top. I just smeared a bit of butter on top. They were quick to toss together. Made for PAC Spring 2009 Definite keeper and going in my Faves CB 2009

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