Savoury Cheese & Thyme Shortbread

Makes 24

Time: 40 minutes

2 Baking Sheets lined with non-stick paper

INGREDIENTS

For the meringue:

· 100g Salted butter softened

· 120g Extra mature cheddar grated

· 30g Parmesan cheese grated

· 120g Plain flour

· 1tsp Baking powder

· 30g Cornflour

· 1/2 tsp Salt

· 1 tsp Dried thyme

You will need two baking sheest lined with non stick paper

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 160C Fan 180C Conventional

2. In a medium bowl beat the softened butter and cheeses until combined

3. Stir in the remainder of the ingredients and using your hands bring together into a smooth dough

4. On a lightly floured work surface roll out the dough to approximately 3 mm thick and cut out circles using a 5cm cutter

5. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and lightly score the top with a fork

6. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until lightly coloured

7. Allow to cool on a baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.

8. Store in an airtight container.