Cheese Pastry

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Use to make apple turnovers, pie, or savory crackers.

Yield
Prep Time15 minutes

Ingredients

Look for dairy brands with the Real California seals.    
8 Ounce california cheddar cheese
10 Ounce (2-1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoon sugar
1 Teaspoon salt
10 Ounce (1-1/4 cup) unsalted butter
7 Tablespoon cold water

Instructions

Finely shred cheese (about 2 cups); reserve.
Mix flour, sugar, and salt; work in butter until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
Work in cheese.
Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until dough can be formed into a cohesive ball.
Shape the dough into a flat disk; chill.
Roll dough about 1/8-inch thick.

Recipe provided by the California Milk Advisory Board