Double the Cheesy Whole Wheat Pastry Snack
Double the Cheesy Whole Wheat Pastry Snack
ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 cups grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ½ cup ice-cold water
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese (for topping)
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour, grated Romano cheese, salt, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
- 2.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3.
Gradually add ice-cold water, a tablespoon at a time, while gently mixing with a fork until the dough comes together.
- 4.
Shape the dough into two discs, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 6.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness.
- 7.
Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- 8.
Sprinkle the remaining grated Romano cheese on top of each pastry shape.
- 9.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- 10.
Allow the pastries to cool on wire racks before serving.