Château De L’Aulée Intense Touraine NV

Cheddar Cheese Coins

Cooking Time: 02 hrs 20 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

1 pound butter, softened
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated and at room temperature
4 cups unbleached flour
2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. cayenne
½ tsp. ancho chile powder
½ tsp. piment d’Espelette

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, cheddar cheese, flour, pecans, salt, cayenne, ancho chile powder and piment d’Espelette.
2. Using your hands, mix well until all the ingredients are well-combined and it forms a dough.
3. Working on a lightly floured surface, take a hunk of dough and roll it into a 10 to 12 inch long log the diameter of a quarter. Wrap log in plastic wrap.
4. Repeat with the remaining dough. Put the dough you don’t plan to bake into the freezer, stored in a resealable plastic bag.
5. Let the dough you plan to bake chill in the refrigerator for an hour or two.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7. Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled log of dough into discs one-eighth inch thick. Place discs ¼-inch apart on a baking sheet that’s been greased lightly or is covered by a Silpat baking mat.
8. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the coins are golden and the kitchen smells like toasty cheddar cheese and butter.
9. Remove pan from the oven. Let the coins cool completely before removing them from the pan, or they might fall apart.

Grower: Chateau De L'Aulee
Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay
Style: Fruity and Floral
Country: France
Appellation: Loire
Vintage: NV
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl