Spring is just around the corner so that means outdoor parties for some of us. I have a great and really simple recipe for making Italian home-made crackers.
YOU'LL NEED:
- 1/4 lb unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz grated parmigiano cheese
- 1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/3 t salt
- 1/2 t black pepper
- 2 t finely chopped basil/dill/oregano....its your choice
Preparation:
- Put the softened butter in a medium size bowl along with the grated parmgiano cheese (alternatively grated pecorino romano) along with the flour, salt, pepper and basil.
- Mix well until you have a completely homogenous ball.
- Place the dough ball on a floured board and form a 12-14 inch long log (with an approx. 1 1/2 inch diameter).
- Wrap the log in a plactic wrap and roll it slightly so that you have a "tightly wrapped log".
- Place the above in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until its firmed up.
- Remove the log unwrap it, cut into 1/4 inch slices and place on a non-stick cookie sheet or a sheet pan with parchment paper and bake at 360 F for approximately 15 minutes.
ENJOY with my Artichoke (carciofi) dip and a good glass of Chianti Classico!
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