Blue Cheese Chips

"These "blue chips" are definitely a good investment that produce profitable returns in the form of compliments from all who try them. The texture is light and lacy, and the blue cheese flavor mellows with baking. Try serving them with a dry white wine. 305~F. 20 to 25 minutes Preheat the oven to 350~F. Cream the butter and cheese together in the food processor, or in a large bowl using a pastry blender or two kinves. In another bowl, stir together the flour, buckwheat groats or nuts (if desired) and pepper. Add the flour mixture to the butter-cheese mixture and blend well.

together in a cohesive ball. The dough should be quite stiff. Divide it into 2 equal portions for rolling. On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll out to about 3/16 inch thick. Cut into 1-½-inch circles and place on an ungreased baking sheet, making sure the edges do not touch. Prick each cracker in 1 or 2 places with the tines of a fork.

Bake for 15 minutes, turn, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until medium brown. Yield: 130-40.

Your Blue Cheese Chips is ready. Buon appetito!