Black Pepper Asiago Crackers

Black Pepper Asiago Crackers

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 to 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

1/2 cup finely grated Asiago cheese

3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

4–5 tbsp cold water

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and black pepper.

3. Add the grated Asiago and mix to combine.

4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Don’t overwork it.

6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8-inch thick.

7. Cut into crackers using a knife, pizza cutter, or small cookie cutter.

8. Transfer to baking sheet and poke each cracker with a fork to prevent puffing.

9. Optional: sprinkle a little extra Asiago and black pepper on top.

10. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

11. Cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.