Kaastengels (Cheese Shortbread)

• salted butter↗125 g
• egg yolks↗2
• cornstarch↗25 g
• all-purpose flour↗150 g
• grated matured edam cheese100 g

  or 100 g gouda cheese

• baking powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• For garnish
• grated cheddar cheese↗50 g
• egg yolk↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix butter, egg yolks with a mixer then add the grated matured cheese.

2. 2

   Knead in the mixture together with flour, maizena and baking powder.

3. 3

   Roll the dough and cut into small rectangles about 1x3 cm.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 180°C Place rectangles onto grease trays.

5. 5

   Brush each one with the egg yolk and sprinkle with grated cheddar.

6. 6

   Bake until done about 15 minutes.