1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
Beaten egg or melted butter (optional)
Process flour and butter to a coarse crumb. Add cheese, salt and cayenne, processing a few seconds just to mix. With machine running, add 1 egg and milk to make soft but pliable dough. Add more milk if needed. Place dough on floured board; roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut rounds with pastry cutter. Place on greased baking tray. Brush with beaten egg or melted butter, if desired. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
NOTE:
These are best served warm from the oven because they harden within hours. If that happens, they can be refreshed in the microwave.
Makes about 1 dozen
Calories 99 Fat 4.1 g Fiber 0.3 g.