Savory Animal Crackers

Name: Savory Animal Crackers
Ingredients: 1 cup grated cheddar; 14 tbsp butter, chopped; 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp grated parmesan; 2 tbsp milk; None None poppy and sesame seeds, to decorate

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup grated cheddar
14 tbsp butter, chopped
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp grated parmesan
2 tbsp milk
None None poppy and sesame seeds, to decorate

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 trays with baking paper.
2

Place cheddar and butter in a food processor. Process until well combined. Sift together flour, salt and paprika. Add to cheddar mixture with parmesan. Process until almost combined. Transfer dough to a floured surface and bring together with hands. Knead until smooth.
3

Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 20 mins.
4

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out dough until 5mm thick. Using animal-shaped cutters, cut out shapes and place on prepared trays. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush with a little milk and sprinkle with seeds. Bake for 10-12 mins, until golden. Cool and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.