CHEESE CIRCLES

Tastes good with or without topping. Can be made well in advance.


Cooking Time : 15 min.
Preparation Time : 15 min.

Makes 30 circles.
For the circles
100 grams margarine or butter (at room temperature)
2 tablespoons grated cheese
a pinch chilli powder
100 grams plain flour
a pinch salt
To be mixed into a cheese topping
2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cream
3 tablespoons grated cheese
a pinch chilli powder
For the decoration
3 to 4 olives, sliced
a pinch salt

For the circle
1.Beat the butter until light and creamy.
2.Add the cheese, chilli powder and salt and beat again.
3.Add the flour and make a dough.
4.Roll the dough thinly and cut into small rounds.
5.Bake in a moderately hot oven at 180 degree C (375degree F) for 7 to 10 minutes.
6.Cool and store. Use when you want to serve.

How to proceed
1.Fit a star nozzle in a piping bag and fill the bag with the cheese topping.
2.Pipe out a circle on each round and decorate with sliced olives.