Cheesy Nut Biscuits
By OcadoLife
Published on 16 November 2023
If you’ve got leftover cheese and nuts that need using up, have a go at making these super-crunchy Cheesy Nut Biscuits from chef and social media personality Poppy O’Toole. They make a moreish snack just on their own or serve them up as part of a charcuterie sharing board. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
Serves 2590 kcal/serving
15 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 100g mature cheddar, grated
- 70g red leicester, grated
- 125g plain flour
- 2 tsp cornflour
- 60g mixed unsalted nuts, chopped, plus a little extra
- 85g unsalted butter, cold
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
Step 1
Put the cheese, flour, cornflour and 60g nuts into a bowl with a pinch of salt. Rub in the butter with your fingers to make ‘breadcrumbs’.Step 2
Add 2 tbsp cold water and knead to form a dough. Flatten, wrap in baking paper and chill for 45 mins.Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with baking paper. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to the thickness of a £1 coin. Use a 5 cm round biscuit cutter to cut out circles, re-rolling the scraps to use the dough up; place on the trays – you should have around 25 circles. Poke each one twice with a fork, then brush with the beaten egg and scatter over a few more chopped nuts.Step 4
Bake for 15-20 mins, then leave to cool on a wire rack. Best eaten on the day of baking (or freeze the raw dough in batches for up to 3 months).