Ingredients

makes about 40

　　1 cup all-purpose flour

　　3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

　　1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

　　2 cups finely grated cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

　　1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces

　　

Step 1

Whisk together flour, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add cheese and butter; mix with hands, rubbing butter into dry ingredients, until a dough forms.

　　

Step 2

Transfer dough to a sheet of waxed paper. Form into a 1 1/2-inch-diameter log; roll up tightly in paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

　　

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim ends of log, if desired; slice dough into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Arrange rounds 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 16 to 18 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool. Crisps can be stored up to 5 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

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