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Parmesan-Pepper Biscuits

By Ian Knauer

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 20 crackers

Ingredients

1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano (2 ounces)
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pulse cheese with butter in a food processor until combined. Add flour, yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then pulse until a dough forms. Roll into a 6-inch log (1 1/2 inches thick). Wrap in parchment paper and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

    Step 3

    Cut log into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool to warm on a rack.

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