For an extra indulgent hors d'oeuvre, top this cheddar cheese shortbread with smoked salmon and caviar, and serve with glasses of champagne.
Directions
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Add flour and cayenne pepper to the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
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Add cheese to the food processor; pulse until combined. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
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Using a fork, stir in milk and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Have ready several pieces of parchment paper.
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Form mixture into two 1-inch-diameter logs, and wrap in parchment. Transfer the logs to the refrigerator, and chill until very firm, at least 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove logs from refrigerator, and cut each one into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place the rounds on prepared baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.
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Bake the shortbread until golden, about 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between shelves halfway through baking.
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Transfer shortbread to wire racks to cool. Bake remaining dough. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
