Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1-1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
1/8 ts Nutmeg
4 tb (1/2 stick) butter or
Margarine, softened
1/2 lb (8 ounces) Swiss cheese,
Shredded (2 to 2-1/2 cups,
Loosely packed)
1/4 c Water
"If you want the flavor of cheese fondue, but don't
want the fuss and commotion, try these crackers. You
may never bother with the real thing again. These
cheese crackers are very rich, but very light. They
are excellent with a light Alsatian Gewurztraminer or
Grey Riesling.
325°F 25 to 30 minutes
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl or in the food processor, mix the
flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter
until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the
cheese and blend until it is evenly coated. Blend in
the water to form a dough that will hold together in a
cohesive ball.
Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. On
a floured surface of pastry cloth, roll out to about
3/8 inch thick. Cut into bite-sized squares (about 1
inch by 1 inch). Arrange on an ungreased sheet, making
sure the edges of the crackers are not touching.
Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the crackers over and
continue baking another 10 to 15 minutes, until medium
brown. These crackers should be crisp. Cool them on
racks.
Yield: 70-80.
VARIATIONS: For a more traditional fondue taste, add 1
teaspoon Kirsch or cherry liqueur when adding the
water. And use two different types of Swiss cheese,
such as Gruyere and Emmenthaler.
