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Cheddar Cheese Coins

Cheddar Cheese Coins

Cheddar Cheese Coins

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Appetizers aren't just for parties and gatherings. Whether you just want some snacks for watching tv or something to nibble on while catching up on that novel, this is the cookbook for you. The experts at Cook's Illustrated have put together 75 "only the best" appetizer recipes to help you find something for any time of the year. All-Time Best Appetizers Cookbook makes it easy to create a spread with everything from things that can be dipped, spread, eaten by the handful or two-bite treats. These Cheddar Cheese Coins, as well as their different variations, would be perfect for a wine and cheese plate or...just to snack on. 

From the authors: "Why this recipe works - When it comes to homemade crackers, you need a recipe that's easy, versatile, and packs a huge flavor punch. We wanted to come up with a simple, foolproof version that would be cheesy, buttery, and just a little spicy. We started with a full 8 ounces of cheese and a touch of salt, cayenne, and paprika. We used the food processor to combine the dry ingredients and the shredded cheese, which helped to keep the coins tender by limiting the handling of the dough. Adding a little cornstarch with the flour further ensured that the coins baked up flaky and buttery. We processed the dry ingredients with chilled butter until the mixture resembled wet sand, added water, and processed until the dough came together. Next, we rolled the dough into logs, refrigerated them until firm, and then sliced them into thin coins before baking until lightly golden and perfectly crisp. With this simple technique, it's easy to vary the cheese and flavorings used to suit any taste."
Yields
1 servings
Cheddar Cheese Coins

Cheddar Cheese Coins

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 1-1/2 cups (7-1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon Indian Cayenne 
  • 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian Paprika 
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and chilled
  • 3 tablespoons water

Variations:

- Parmesan and Rosemary Cheese Coins - Substitute 8 ounces finely grated Parmesan for cheddar, 1/4 teaspoon Black Tellicherry Peppercorn, ground, and 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary for the paprika and cayenne;

- Gruyère, Mustard, and Caraway Cheese Coins - Substitute Gruyère for cheddar. Add 1 teaspoon Caraway Seed and 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Powder  for the paprika and cayenne;

- Blue Cheese and Celery Seed Cheese Coins - Substitute 1 cup crumbled blue cheese for 1 cup cheddar. Increase paprika to 1/2 teaspoon and sub 1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed for cayenne.

Get the Spices

Indian Cayenne
Indian Cayenne
Hungarian Paprika
Hungarian Paprika
Tellicherry Black Peppercorn
Tellicherry Black Peppercorn
Caraway Seed
Caraway Seed
Mustard Powder
Mustard Powder
Celery Seed
Celery Seed

Directions

Process cheddar, flour, cornstarch, salt, cayenne, and paprika in food processor until combined, about 30 seconds. Scatter butter pieces over top and process until mixture resembles wet sand, about 20 seconds. Add water and process until dough forms ball, about 10 seconds. Transfer dough to counter and divide in half. Roll each half into 10-inch log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap logs and slice into 1/4-inch-thick coins, giving dough quarter turn after each slice to keep log round. Place coins on prepared sheets, spaced 1/2 inch apart.

Bake until light golden around edges, 22 to 28 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let coins cool completely on sheets before serving.

Notes:

To make ahead - Unbaked dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month; thaw completely before slicing and baking. Baked coins can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Cheddar Cheese Coins

Cheddar Cheese Coins

COOK TIME:
  • 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 1-1/2 cups (7-1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon Indian Cayenne 
  • 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian Paprika 
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and chilled
  • 3 tablespoons water

Variations:

- Parmesan and Rosemary Cheese Coins - Substitute 8 ounces finely grated Parmesan for cheddar, 1/4 teaspoon Black Tellicherry Peppercorn, ground, and 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary for the paprika and cayenne;

- Gruyère, Mustard, and Caraway Cheese Coins - Substitute Gruyère for cheddar. Add 1 teaspoon Caraway Seed and 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Powder  for the paprika and cayenne;

- Blue Cheese and Celery Seed Cheese Coins - Substitute 1 cup crumbled blue cheese for 1 cup cheddar. Increase paprika to 1/2 teaspoon and sub 1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed for cayenne.

Process cheddar, flour, cornstarch, salt, cayenne, and paprika in food processor until combined, about 30 seconds. Scatter butter pieces over top and process until mixture resembles wet sand, about 20 seconds. Add water and process until dough forms ball, about 10 seconds. Transfer dough to counter and divide in half. Roll each half into 10-inch log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap logs and slice into 1/4-inch-thick coins, giving dough quarter turn after each slice to keep log round. Place coins on prepared sheets, spaced 1/2 inch apart.

Bake until light golden around edges, 22 to 28 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let coins cool completely on sheets before serving.

Notes:

To make ahead - Unbaked dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month; thaw completely before slicing and baking. Baked coins can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cheddar Cheese Coins

Appetizers aren't just for parties and gatherings. Whether you just want some snacks for watching tv or something to nibble on while catching up on that novel, this is the cookbook for you. The experts at Cook's Illustrated have put together 75 "only the best" appetizer recipes to help you find something for any time of the year. All-Time Best Appetizers Cookbook makes it easy to create a spread with everything from things that can be dipped, spread, eaten by the handful or two-bite treats. These Cheddar Cheese Coins, as well as their different variations, would be perfect for a wine and cheese plate or...just to snack on. 

From the authors: "Why this recipe works - When it comes to homemade crackers, you need a recipe that's easy, versatile, and packs a huge flavor punch. We wanted to come up with a simple, foolproof version that would be cheesy, buttery, and just a little spicy. We started with a full 8 ounces of cheese and a touch of salt, cayenne, and paprika. We used the food processor to combine the dry ingredients and the shredded cheese, which helped to keep the coins tender by limiting the handling of the dough. Adding a little cornstarch with the flour further ensured that the coins baked up flaky and buttery. We processed the dry ingredients with chilled butter until the mixture resembled wet sand, added water, and processed until the dough came together. Next, we rolled the dough into logs, refrigerated them until firm, and then sliced them into thin coins before baking until lightly golden and perfectly crisp. With this simple technique, it's easy to vary the cheese and flavorings used to suit any taste."
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