8 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne
7 oz. (14 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cold and cut into chunks
5 oz. sharp cheese, shredded (I use a mix of sharp cheddar and parmesan)
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1 egg yolk mixed with a little water and paprika as a glaze

Description

These Flaky Savory Crackers Are Wonderful To Serve With Wine Before A Meal. You Can Cut Out The Crackers As Rounds, Squares, Or In Long Strips That You Twist Before Baking To Form Cheese Straws. The Dough Also Makes An Excellent Tart Or Quiche Crust. For

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