From inthekitchenwithkath.com
(Adapted from Mark Bittman’s recipe in How to Cook Everything.)
These can be made a day ahead and stored in an air-tight container.
Makes 30-40 puffs
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut in cubes
1½ cups (180g) all purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (8 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1. Preheat the oven to 400˚.
2. Put everything in the food processor and pulse until it resembles coarse meal. Don’t over-process. (Or combine with a pastry blender or fork.)
3. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper (which is what I did).
4. Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten them on the baking sheet with your fingers.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, until puffed up a bit and golden brown.
6. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack.