CHEESE BISCUIT

           
                       CHEESE BISCUIT

 

 

 

 Afternoon tea parties are very  common among ladies in Turkey. Turkish coffee is well known all over the world. Everyone thinks Turkish people drink coffee more then tea. But it is not true. In reality tea is much more popular  then coffee.

At afternoon tea party we serve sweet and savory food together. This recipe is a good example for savory ones.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

5 tablespoons  butter or margarine

3/4 cup  Cheddar or mozzarella cheese , grated

1 egg, yolk and white separated

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

2 cups plain flour

2 teaspoons poppy seeds or sesame seeds

 

Sift the flour,  salt and pepper into a large bowl. Rub the butter and egg yolk into the dry ingredients. Add cheese. Knead until the dough is smooth . Cover the dough with stretch and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on  lightly floured surface and cut out of shapes. Re-roll the trimmings and cut more shapes. Place on baking paper and brush with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle on the seeds. Bake 180C-375F for 15-20 minutes until golden.