Cheddar Cheese Biscuits


This is another recipe I made for my son's first birthday party - and they went like hotcakes!  I think people really go for savoury options at parties - and I loved that it was something I could do so easily in the shape of stars and rocket ships!  Would be great as a lunchbox snack too.

Ingredients (makes 30)
150g butter, softened
1 cup finely grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for sprinkling)
1 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted (plus extra for kneading)

Method
Cream butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.  Stir in cheeses and beat until just combine.

Fold in flour, mix to combine.  Turn out micture onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly to form a round dough ball.

Roll out dough to 5mm thickness. Cut into rounds (or other shapes) using a biscuit cutter.  Place onto lightly greased baking trays, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and lightly dust with sweet paprika if desired.

Bake in a preheated 180 degree celsius oven for 10-15 minutes or until cooked and golden.

Cool biscuits on trays for 5 minutes before transferred to wire rack.