Parmesan-Pepper Toasts

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly; add buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
2. 2
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 to 4 times.
3. 3
   Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on a baking sheet. Reroll and cut trimmings, if necessary, to make 2 dozen.
4. 4
   Bake at 425° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. 5
   Note: We used Martha White self-rising soft-wheat flour.