Ingredients

  • 2 cups extra-old gouda cheese, shredded
  • 14 cup unsalted butter
  • 14 cup chopped onion
  • 12 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds or 1 teaspoon cumin seed

Method

  • In food processor, whirl together cheese, butter, onion, mustard, salt, cayenne and nutmeg until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add flour; pulse until incorporated.
  • Turn out onto unfloured work surface; knead into ball.
  • Divide in half; roll each into 11 inch long log.
  • Spread black pepper over work surface; roll 1 log in pepper to coat.
  • Repeat with caraway or cumin seeds nd remaining log.
  • Wrap separately; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • If logs are hard, let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Place, 1/2 inch apart, on parchment lined baking sheets.
  • Bake, 1 sheet at a time, in 375F oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool on sheet on rack.