American Cheese Biscuits
8 servings
60 minutes
American cheese cookies are a crispy and tender treat that combines the rich flavor of butter with the savory notes of cheddar. This recipe is rooted in the traditions of American home baking, where cheese snacks have always been popular. The secret to perfect cookies lies in using cold butter, which gives the dough airiness, and white pepper that adds a hint of spice. Its golden crust and soft cheesy aroma make it an ideal complement to coffee or soups and a great snack for parties. It's easy to make, and the result delights with its sophistication—crumbly, melting in your mouth while being rich in flavor. Such cookies will adorn any table and pleasantly surprise guests.
1
Mix flour, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Ground white pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Cut cold butter into cubes, add to the bowl with flour, and rub with fingers into 'bread' crumbs (a mixer can be used in pulse mode).
- Butter: 125 g
3
Break the egg into a separate bowl, beat it with a fork, and mix it into the dough.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
4
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
5
Add cheese to the dough and mix well.
- Cheddar cheese: 125 g
6
Dust the table with flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of 5 mm.
7
Cut circles from the dough using a glass or a mold.
8
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with beaten egg yolk.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
9
Bake in a preheated oven at 150 degrees for 20 minutes until a rich golden color.
10
Cool the cookies, remove from the tray, and store in a glass jar.