Parmesan Pesto Crackers With Basil

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut in chunks
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 5 tablespoons dried basil

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the flour and butter in a bowl and beat with a mixer until blended.
  2. 2
    Add parmesan cheese, salt and cayenne pepper and beat until blended.
  3. 3
    Add beaten egg yolk to water and add to the flour mixture. Beat until mixture forms into a ball.
  4. 4
    Remove and knead slightly. Flatten out and add the pesto. Knead the dough so the pesto is combined.
  5. 5
    Roll the dough out into a thick log. Flatten out the sides and the sides and the ends so they are square.
  6. 6
    On a piece of parchment paper, sprinkle dried basil. Roll the log in the basil until covered. Place in the freezer to harden for 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dough from freezer. Cut into 1/4 inch slices and place on a silpat or parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool before eating. Store in a airtight container.

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