Try using different cheeses sprinkled with a variety of seeds to give alternative flavours.
ingredients
makes about 80
1 cup All purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 egg white, beaten
1 tbsp sesame seeds
method
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F. Line several baking sheets with non-stick baking paper. Sift the flour, salt, cayenne pepper and mustard into a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into pieces and rub into the flour mixture.
2. Divide the mixture in half, add the Cheddar to one half and the Gruyere to the other. Using a fork or your fingertips, work each mixture into a soft dough and knead on a floured surface until smooth.
3. Roll out both pieces of dough very thinly and cut into 1 inch squares. Transfer to the lined baking sheets. Brush the squares with beaten egg white, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 5 - 6 minutes or until slightly puffed up and pale gold in colour.
4. Cool on the baking sheets, then carefully remove with a palette knife. Repeat the process until you have used up all the biscuit dough.
5. Pack the biscuits in airtight tins or present as a gift, packed in boxes tied with ribbon.
