Cayenne-Cheddar Pastry by D'sMom

[Bean]

D'sMom - Posted March 15, 2004 01:33 AM

This would make a great pastry crust for pot pies!

Cayenne-Cheddar Pastry:

2 c.all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp.salt
1 1/2 tsp.cayenne
1/4 lb.plus 3 Tbls.real butter
1/4 c.grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 Tbls.ice water

Sift flour,salt & cayenne together,work butter into the mixture until it is about the texture of cornmeal.Toss with Cheddar cheese & add the wate,mixing lightly with a fork til the dry mixture just holds together.Press together into a ball & chill for 30 minutes.

[Bean]

Bean - Posted March 17, 2004 03:56 AM

I made this yesterday making tomato pie. I had to add 2 to 3 more T. of water to the dough as it did not want to form a ball. I also left it in the fridge for an hour. This is a keeper. TY