Recipe: Zippity Doo Da Crackers and Jalapeno Spread

Zippity Doo Da Crackers
Habit Forming Jalapeno Spread
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ZIPPITY DOO DA CRACKERS

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
8 Tbsp cold unsalted butter.
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan or cheddar cheese (I like the cheddar variety
best)
2 large egg yolks mixed with 2 Tbsp. cold water.

Combine flour, salt and cayenne in food processor bowl with chopper blade. Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese and combine. Add egg with the machine running. A thick dough will form. Remove from food processor and shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

Heat oven to 350. Divide dough in half. Roll into rectangle 1/4-inch thick. Fold into thirds and rotate 1/4 turn. Roll, fold and rotate two more times, finishing with dough folded in thirds. Roll out to 1/8" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter of your choice, prick with fork, and bake on ungreased baking sheet for 20 minutes, turning after 10-12 minutes.

These are delicious. Light, crispy and have a little bite to them. I serve them with this:

HABIT FORMING JALAPENO SPREAD

1 pint Mayonnaise (Miracle Whip, low fat or fat free mayo does NOT give the same result)
4 oz. pickled jalapeno, chopped (more if you like it hotter)
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped, mostly white part
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated.

Mix mayonnaise, jalapeno and onion until well blended. Mix in the grated cheese. Chill. Also good with chips.