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Parmesan Shortbread Crackers

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 4 ounces 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Instructions
 

  • Measure the flour by spooning it into your measuring cup, and then leveling off the measuring cup with the straight-edged back of a knife. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter.
  • Add the parmesan, herbs, paprika, and peppers, and stir until evenly combined.
  • Add all-purpose flour, rice flour, and 1 tablespoon of water and stir until evenly combined. You will probably end by kneading the dough with your hands. Dough will be very stiff.
  • On a clean surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch cylinder, adding flour if necessary to prevent sticking to the rolling surface, and wrap it in plastic wrap. The dough might still be a little crumbly, but try to smush it together as best as you can (adding too much water might make your crackers tough). Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap the dough log and slice 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Place the crackers on a sheet pan lined with parchment and bake for approximately 15-19 minutes, or until well-browned. Rotate sheet pan once while baking so that crackers bake evenly. Watch carefully in the last few minutes of baking so they don't burn.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on sheet pan.

Notes

Adapted from Ina Garten.