Crackers with Parm & Thyme

These little tasty crackers were easy to make, from Barefoot Contessa's Cookbook - Back to Basics.

You will need:

1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 stick unsalted butter (room temp)
4 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
1 tsp freshly minced thyme

In a bowl, cream butter for one minute (using paddle attachment if you have it), On low speed, add parmesan, thyme, salt and pepper and combine.  Still on low, add in the flour and combine until mixture is in large crumbles, about a minute (add 1 tsp water if too dry).

Dump dough on a floured board, press into a ball, then roll into 9 in log.  Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and up to 4 days.

Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Cut log into 3/8 inch rounds and place on parchment lined sheet.  Bake 22 minutes until very lightly browned.  Rotate pan once during backing.

Cool and serve at room temp.

Great appetizer before dinner with a bit of jam. (And these smell GREAT while baking)