Savory Comté, Herb & Black Pepper Crackers
Discover these savory Comté crackers, an invitation to refined appetizers. Their crumbly texture and intense flavor of aged cheese enhanced with black pepper and herbs make them irresistible. Follow our tips for perfect homemade shortcrust pastry, crisp and melting. Ideal with a glass of wine, these easy-to-make crackers will impress your guests. With advice on sanding and baking, you'll master this revisited classic. Get ready for compliments!
Double Compartment 9L Air Fryer – 8-in-1
€69.99
Pros:
- Two independent baskets for simultaneous cooking
- Smart Finish technology for synchronized cooking end time
- Intuitive touchscreen with automatic programs
Con:
- Takes up more countertop space
- 1
Prepare cold ingredients: cut butter into cubes and freeze 5 min. Finely grate the Comté. Beat the egg.
- 2
Sanding: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, ground pepper and thyme. Add frozen butter and rub with fingertips until sandy. Incorporate the Comté.
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Assembly: Make a well, pour in egg and cream. Mix with spatula. Bring together into a ball without kneading. Flatten into a disk, wrap and refrigerate 30 min.
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Shaping: Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll dough to 6-7 mm, cut out rounds. Place on baking sheet with parchment. Dampen tops, sprinkle with decorations.
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Baking: Bake 12-15 min in middle rack until edges golden. Cool 10 min on sheet then on a wire rack.
- Keep everything cold to prevent dough from spreading. If it softens, refrigerate 10 min.
- Work quickly during sanding to keep butter pieces solid, creating crispy pockets.
- Grate the Comté finely for better distribution in the dough.
- Do not overbake, crackers continue cooking on the hot tray and should be pale golden.
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