Gritz Cheese Crackers

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup bread flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 cup grits instant
• 0.7 cup buttermilk 1.5% low-fat
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 2.5 tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into 1/4 -inch pieces

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 35
2. In a bowl, mix the grits, flour, salt, baking soda and cayenne. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the Parmesan and make a well in the center.
3. Add the buttermilk and stir to form a stiff dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let stand for 15 minutes.
4. Cut the dough into quarters. Set one quarter on a lightly floured surface; cover the remaining pieces with plastic.
5. Roll out the dough 1/16 inch thick. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out rounds of dough and arrange them on a nonstick baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
7. Transfer to a rack and let cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
8. Make Ahead: The crackers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
9. Notes: FIVE CRACKERS: Calories 98 kcal, Protein 3 gm, Carbohydrate 9 gm, Cholesterol 5 mg, Total Fat 5 gm, Saturated Fat 4 gm