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Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 lb gorgonzola or 1/2 lb other blue cheese, finely crumbled
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Method

  • Combine butter and cheese in a food processor or mixing bowl and blend until creamy.
  • Add flour, pine nuts and salt.
  • using palms, form into 2 1-1/2 inch diameter cylinders, wrap each cylinder in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill over night, or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 375*F Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/8 th inch thick.
  • Place 2 inches apart on cold lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove right away and cool on wire racks.
  • Store in airtight containers.