Broccoli Mustard Cheese Crackers

The smokiness of the Applewood cheddar and the tangy crunch of the mustard makes these earthy crackers a delicious and impressive appie to serve to special guests. Serve them with charcuterie for a decadent evening.

Ingredients
 ½ cup broccoli florets, roasted
 1 ½ cups butter, softened
 1 cup Applewood smoked cheddar cheese, grated
 1 egg, large
 ¼ cup grainy mustard
 2 Tbsp dry mustard powder
 ¼ cup brown mustard seed
 1 tsp fine sea salt
 1 ½ cups bread flour
 ½ cup pastry flour

Instructions
1

In a food processor, blend together broccoli, butter, cheese, egg and grainy mustard until smooth.

2

Add the remaining ingredients and pulse together until just combined.

3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl (mixture will be very soft) and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for approximately 1 hour.

4

Dust mixture and working surface lightly with flour. Roll dough into a large log.

5

With knife or metal spatula, divide log into five equal pieces.

6

Roll each piece of dough into a log approximately 1 inch in diameter.

7

Wrap each log in plastic wrap and tie each end. The dough should remain a round log shape.

8

Place each wrapped log in the fridge for approximately 4 hours, or until firm.

9

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

10

Unwrap each log and cut with a knife into thin slices (approximately 1/8 inch).

11

Place each round cracker on a parchment lined baking sheet.

12

Place in pre-heated oven, bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

13

Cool crackers on a wire rack and enjoy!

Notes
14

Once rolled and wrapped, the dough can be stored in the fridge for up to one week and/or frozen for up to two months.