Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose four
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons sesame or poppy seeds, optional

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, cheese, butter and salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly.

3. 3

   Add the milk and pulse until the mixture forms a ball.

4. 4

   Using a 1 teaspoon measure, roll the dough into balls, then roll in the poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired.

5. 5

   Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.