Aperitivos de galletas saladas con queso

Ingredientes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 7 tablespoons cold butter, diced
• 2 1/2 ounces grated smoked cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon seeded and minced serrano or jalapeno pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
• Smoked salt

Preparación

1. 1

   In the bowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade, pulse flour, salt, baking powder, smoked paprika and chipotle powder until blended.

2. 2

   Scatter butter over top of flour mixture; pulse until mixture forms course crumbs.

3. 3

   Add cheese and chili pepper; pulse a few times to mix in.

4. 4

   With the food processor running on low, add all the water and continue until mixture begins to clump and form a ball.

5. 5

   Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and bring together into a long, smooth roll 1 ½-inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or for as long as overnight.

6. 6

   Heat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. With a smooth bladed knife, cut dough into ¼-inch thick slices, rolling the dough ¼ turn between slices to help keep the round shape.

7. 7

   Place crackers on prepared pan. Brush tops lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with salt.

8. 8

   Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer crackers on parchment to cooling rack. Serve crackers warm or at room temperature. Makes 3 dozen crackers.