Cheesy biscuits are a great tasty snack, canapé or a fantastic way to finish a lovely dinner.
So why not impress your guests with by making some yourself?
I will say it as I usually do! Use excellent quality ingredients as it will make the end result far tastier. As the saying goes great cooking is 90% great shopping, so pick up some great Scottish cheddar.
This versatile pastry can even be used as a pie topping. Pop some pale smoked haddock in a shallow pie dish with a splash of double cream, broccoli and shredded leeks. Cover with pastry and bake for 25-30 minutes to make a fantastic smoked haddock pie with a cheese crust.
Cheesy biscuits
200g of cubed butter
200g of plain flour
1tsp of salt and cayenne pepper
1tbsp of mustard powder
100g of really mature cheddar, preferably Scottish grated. I use Barwheys. (Keep some for sprinkling)
100g of mull grated
1 egg
1 Place all ingredients in a blender until it starts to come together
2 When it has all come together wrap in cling and chill for 20 minutes
3 Roll out either like shortbread or oatcakes (tray or rounds).
4 Cut then brush with egg and sprinkle on a small amount of the remaining cheese.
5 Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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