Pecan Cheese Biscuits
Submitted by brianjwood on September 16, 2002 at 2:43 am

DESCRIPTION
Pecan-Cheese Biscuits

SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Holiday & Party Recipes

INSTRUCTIONS
A variant for one of those parties!
Cheers, Brian

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Pecan-Cheese Biscuits

3/4 cup(180 ml) butter at room temperature
1 1/2 cups(375 ml) grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup(60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups(375 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp(5 ml) salt
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 cup(250 ml) finely chopped pecans

Combine the butter and cheeses in a food processor and process until smooth. Sift the flour, salt, and cayenne directly into the food processor and process until the mixture begins to form a ball. Add the pecans and pulse just until the pecans are mixed in. The mixture will be very soft. Divide the dough into three equal parts and place each on a piece of wax paper. Fold the paper over the mixture and roll into logs about 1 inch (3 cm) in diameter. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour. Roll the chilled dough into a more regular round shape if desired. Unwrap the logs immediately prior to baking and slice into rounds 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick. Place 1/2 inch (1cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350F
(180C) oven until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container. Makes about 48
biscuits.
Reproduced by permission of World Wide Recipes http://www.worldwiderecipes.com
Bon appetit from the Chef at World Wide Recipes
These are really an updated version of the classic cheese straws that have made an appearance at every Southern reception and church social for as long as anyone can remember.
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