Parmesan Cheese Bites

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 cup butter, cut up
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 comnbine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks until crumbly. mixture will look very dry, gently press mixture together with hands, pressing until blended and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
• 3 shape dough into 2 four inch long logs. wrap in plastic wrap and chill 1 hour. cut each log into 1/4" thick slices and place on lightly greased baking sheet. brush with milk.
• 4 bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 5 can also shape dough into 10 x 8 " rectangle on a lightly floured surface and cut into 32 squares using a pastry cutter wheel or knife. place squares on lightly greased baking sheet, brush with milk and bake as above.