Gritz Cheese Crackers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   In a bowl, mix the grits, flour, salt, baking soda and cayenne.
3. 3
   Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Stir in the Parmesan and make a well in the center.
5. 5
   Add the buttermilk and stir to form a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
7. 7
   Wrap in plastic and let stand for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut the dough into quarters.
9. 9
   Set one quarter on a lightly floured surface; cover the remaining pieces with plastic.
10. 10
    Roll out the dough 1/16 inch thick.
11. 11
    Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out rounds of dough and arrange them on a nonstick baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
13. 13
    Transfer to a rack and let cool.
14. 14
    Repeat with the remaining dough.