Cheddar Shortbread Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, butter, salt and red pepper in bowl; beat at medium speed until dough forms.
2. 2
   Add cheese; mix until ball forms.
3. 3
   Shape dough into disk; wrap in plastic food wrap.
4. 4
   Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 350F.
6. 6
   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
7. 7
   (It will be hard to roll at first, but will soften.
8. 8
   Press together any cracks that form on edges of dough.)
9. 9
   Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters or pizza cutter into desired shapes.
10. 10
    Place onto ungreased baking sheets.
11. 11
    Beat egg white and water together in bowl.
12. 12
    Brush cut-outs with egg wash; sprinkle with seeds.
13. 13
    Bake 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
14. 14
    Immediately loosen from pan; let cool on pan.