Recipe information
Total Time
1 3/4 hr
Yield
Makes about 20 crackers
Ingredients
1
cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano (2 ounces)
1
/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
2
/3 cup all-purpose flour
1
large egg yolk
1
teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
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Preparation
Step 1
Pulse cheese with butter in a food processor until combined. Add flour, yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then pulse until a dough forms. Roll into a 6-inch log (1 1/2 inches thick). Wrap in parchment paper and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Step 3
Cut log into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool to warm on a rack.