Cheese Pastry Recipe

Ingredients: Makes 350 g / 12 oz

100g/4 oz/1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour
A pinch of salt
A pinch of cayenne
50 g/2 oz butter or margarine

50 g/2 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg yolk
30 ml/2 tbsp cold water

Method:

Mix together the flour, salt and cayenne in a bowl, then rub in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the cheese, then mix in the egg yolk and enough of the water to make a firm dough. Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead gently until blended. Wrap in clingfilm (plastic wrap) and chill for 30 minutes before use.