PEPPER AND CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD CANAPéS WITH SMOKED SALMON
Here's a savoury shortbread appetizer that would be perfect for a celebration such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. This recipe was published in the Dec 19,2007 edition of the Toronto Star.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Scottish
Time 1h10m
Yield 42 canapes, 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir flour and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- On low speed, beat in cheddar until just blended.
- Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in half of flour mixture, then milk, then remaining flour mixture, until moistened (batter will be very thick).
- Turn out on to a pastry board or the counter and finish mixing with hands and pat into a disc shape
- Place disc between 2 sheets of waxed paper and roll out to about 1/4-inch thick, or about 12 inches in diameter.
- Using a 2-inch cookie cutter (preferably with decorative serrated edge), cut out rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Re-roll scraps, cut out rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in 2 batches.
- Place each baking sheet in centre of preheated 325F oven.
- Bake until are golden and puffed, about 20 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring shortbreads to rack, using a metal spatula, to cool to room temperature.
- In medium bowl, stir together sour cream and salmon.
- Spoon rounded teaspoons onto centre of each shortbread.
- Garnish each shortbread with a dill sprig.
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hannah mosley
mosley18@yahoo.comThese canapés are a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon.
Sareeye Xaad
s_x@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of smoked salmon, but I still enjoyed these canapés. The pepper and cheddar shortbread was really good.
Mudassar jutt
mudassarj21@hotmail.comOverall, I thought these canapés were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.
Puppy Blockstir
bpuppy@yahoo.comThese canapés were a bit bland. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Lawrence Daniel
daniel71@aol.comThe smoked salmon was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less of it next time.
maliek hendricks
m-h53@hotmail.comI found that the shortbread was a bit too crumbly. I think I would use a different recipe next time.
Mr Alom
am89@yahoo.comThese canapés are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
SAHAN MUTHUKUMARANA
sahanmuthukumarana21@hotmail.frI love that these canapés can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.
Enelda Ramirez
r_e9@gmail.comThese canapés are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in just 30 minutes.
Prakash Pawan
pawan.p@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in these canapés. The pepper and cheddar shortbread is savory and the smoked salmon is salty and smoky. They're a perfect match.
M.Bilawal M.Bilawal
m-m53@yahoo.comThese are the perfect party appetizer! They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste delicious.
Vida Addo
a-vida50@hotmail.co.ukI made these canapés for a baby shower and they were a big success. They were so cute and delicious.
Raja Umair Hussain
r-hussain66@gmail.comThese pepper and cheddar shortbread canapés with smoked salmon were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.