Cheddar Wheat Crackers
2ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled
1ounce Parmesan cheese, room temperature
3⁄4 cup rolled oats
1⁄2 cup (about 4 oz.) walnut pieces
1 cup
2⁄3 cup whole wheat flour
2teaspoons sugar 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
2tablespoons shortening
1tablespoon butter or margarine, slightly softened
1⁄2 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1teaspoon coarse salt, divided
2tablespoons black sesame seeds*, divided
2tablespoons white sesame seeds*, divided
Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Process to shred. Remove and set aside.
Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add oats and nuts. Pulse 3 to 4 times, about 5 seconds each time, or until finely ground.
Add
In small bowl, combine egg and water. Set aside.
Remove dough to lightly floured work surface. Form into a ball; divide into 2 portions. Cover 1 portion; roll 1 portion into a 10 x
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds. Roll lightly with rolling pin. With pastry wheel, pizza cutter, or sharp knife, score to form 36 squares, or other desired shape. Do not separate. Repeat with remaining dough, egg mixture, salt, and sesame seeds.
Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Outside crackers may start to brown first. Remove them to a cooling rack, and continue baking until center crackers are deep golden brown. Remove to cooling rack.
Yield: 6 dozen (about 6 crackers per serving).
*Other cracker toppings might include garlic powder, onion powder, sliced almonds, poppy seeds, or sunflower seeds.
Per Serving: About 200 cal, 7 g pro, 20 g carb,
11 g total fat, 3 g sat fat, 30 mg chol, 470 mg sod.
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