English Parmesan Thyme Crackers

As you know by now, I love me some Food Network and Barefoot Contessa! Well, I scored this recipe from the same cookbook my hubby gave me for our anniversary. I made these for a party and received rave reviews! They are so flavorful and have such a unique taste. If you like a cheese straw, you are going to love these! The thyme gives these such a different flavor. It’s hard to describe how yummy these are, you just need to make them! They will be a great addition to your party treats.....or just to munch on at home. Don’t think I’ll judge you if you just want to make them and eat them yourself. They are so yummy, I might do that next time so I don’t have to share!

Okay, here’s how you make them:

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (I’m going to use a little less pepper next time, maybe 1/4 t)
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

 

 

Directions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter for 1 minute. With the mixer on low speed, add the Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper and combine. With the mixer still on low, add the flour and combine until the mixture is in large crumbles, about 1 minute. If the dough is too dry, add 1 teaspoon water. I’ve had to add the water both times I made this so just go ahead and add it.

Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball, and roll into a 9-inch log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 4 days.






After the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the log into 3/8-inch-thick rounds with a small, sharp knife and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.






 Bake for 22 minutes, until very lightly browned. Rotate the pan once during baking. Cool and serve at room temperature. Makes 24 crackers.

This was such a quick and easy recipe. You'll be addicted once you make them and you'll never want regular cheese straws again.

Since they are English crackers, enjoy with a cup of tea!