# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
02 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Pantry
04 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
05 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
08 - 1–2 tablespoons cold water as needed
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine cheddar, Parmesan, flour, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Pulse to mix.
03 - Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - If the dough is too dry, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together.
05 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick.
06 - Cut into strips approximately ½ inch wide and 6 inches long.
07 - Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
09 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
