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Parmesan Cheese Bites

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Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- cut up
2 tablespoons milk

Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender until crumbly. (Mixture will look very dry.) Gently press mixture together with hands, working until blended and smooth (about 2 to 3 minutes).

Shape dough into 2 (4-inch logs). Wrap in plastic wrap, and place in an airtight container, freeze up to 3 months.

Thaw dough overnight in refrigerator. Cut 1/4" thick slices, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Source:
"Southern Living-Sept/99"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Note: Dough may be rolled into a 10x8x1/4" rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut lengthwise into 8 strips and cosswise into 4 strips, using a pastry wheel orknife and forming 32 squares. Place squares on lightly greased baking sheet; brush with milk, and bake.