Savoury Anchovy Pastry Bites
Making the dough is the hardest part of this recipe, and it's not hard at all with a food processor. Enjoy these savoury (slightly retro) bites during the holidays with a glass of cheer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 8 oz Cold Cream Cheese
- 4 oz cold butter
- Anchovy paste (or other filling)
Instructions
- Place flour in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the steel blade.
- Cut cream cheese and butter into cubes and place on top of flour.
- Cover and begin processing with 10 pulses. Then run processor until the dough comes together in a ball. Because the cream cheese and butter started cold, this dough can be rolled and used immediately. *
- Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. Roll the pastry thin - about 1/8inch thick. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut into rounds. Gather scraps, knead then together, and re-roll. You should have at least 60 rounds.
- Place 1/4 teaspoon of your chosen filling in the center of each round, then fold in half and use the tines of a fork to crimp curved edges.
- Place the half-moons on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
* If you don’t have a food processor, use room temperature cream cheese and butter, and mix by hand. When using this method, the dough must be refrigerated for at least an hour prior to using.
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