Post by Loupy on Dec 29, 2012 20:25:13 GMT -7
Jalapeno Cheese Crackers
Posted by Gloria - The Ginger Snap Girl
Adapted from Ina Garten's Foolproof Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers
I added additional cheese, jalapeno, chili powder and cayenne to Ina's original recipe.
These cheesy spicy crackers would make a perfect snack for your New Year's menu. Any fun plans to ring in the new year? Hubby and I will be enjoying a quiet New Year's Eve at home.
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
2 heaping tablespoons finely minced seeded jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons ice water
For topping:
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
Fleur de sel (sea salt)
Instructions:
In a food processor pulse flour, kosher salt and baking powder.
Add butter pieces and pulse again until the mixture is a coarse meal.
Add cheese, jalapeno, chili powder and cayenne and pulse again until just combined.
With food processor on, add ice water all at once and continue to process until the dough forms a ball.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll into a log about 14 inches long.
Wrap tightly in parchment or plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Slice the log into 1/4 to 3/8 inch discs and place on parchment leaving about 1/4 - 1/2 inch space between crackers.
Brush crackers with egg wash and sprinkle with fleur de sel to taste.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Posted by Gloria - The Ginger Snap Girl
Adapted from Ina Garten's Foolproof Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers
I added additional cheese, jalapeno, chili powder and cayenne to Ina's original recipe.
These cheesy spicy crackers would make a perfect snack for your New Year's menu. Any fun plans to ring in the new year? Hubby and I will be enjoying a quiet New Year's Eve at home.
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
2 heaping tablespoons finely minced seeded jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons ice water
For topping:
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
Fleur de sel (sea salt)
Instructions:
In a food processor pulse flour, kosher salt and baking powder.
Add butter pieces and pulse again until the mixture is a coarse meal.
Add cheese, jalapeno, chili powder and cayenne and pulse again until just combined.
With food processor on, add ice water all at once and continue to process until the dough forms a ball.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll into a log about 14 inches long.
Wrap tightly in parchment or plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Slice the log into 1/4 to 3/8 inch discs and place on parchment leaving about 1/4 - 1/2 inch space between crackers.
Brush crackers with egg wash and sprinkle with fleur de sel to taste.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
