Cheddar+Cheese+and+Onion+Biscotti

Cheddar Cheese and Onion Biscotti
 * Serves/Makes**: 3 dozen | **Ready In**: 1-2 hrs

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter 1 small onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 eggs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions: In small microwavable bowl, combine butter, onion and garlic, Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and onion is softened. Set aside to cool.

In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, mustard and cayenne. In large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in cooled butter mixture until smooth. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture until blended. Stir in cheese.

Divide dough into 2 pieces and shape (if sticky, lightly flour hands) each into a log about 10 inches long. Place about 4 inches apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Flatten tops slightly.

Bake in preheated 325 F oven for 30 minutes or until pale golden and not quite firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch diagonal slices with serrated knife.

Place pieces on baking sheet and return to 325 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and dry. Turn over partway through cooking time. Cool on rack.

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