Savory Cheddar Shortbread

Name: Savory Cheddar Shortbread
Ingredients: 1/4 stick butter, for lining baking sheet plus 1 pound butter, softened; 3 cups shredded Cheddar; 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading; 1 tablespoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

5 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/4 stick butter, for lining baking sheet plus 1 pound butter, softened
3 cups shredded Cheddar
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Line a metal half sheet baking pan (12 by 17-inches) with parchment paper and butter.
3

In large bowl, mix together butter, cheese, flour, garlic salt and cayenne.
4

Turn out onto floured surface; knead lightly to blend well.
5

Spread evenly into prepared pan.
6

Score, with a paring knife, into small squares or rectangles.
7

Prick each square with a fork twice to make a cross shape.
8

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9

Serve hot or cold.