From the experimental farmhouse kitchen

Rosemary and cheddar oat biscuits.

Useful with soup, cheese or a drink taken while pretending supper is nearly ready.

Makes about 24Prep 20 minutesBake 14–17 minutes

Created and tested at Blackbird Farm. Quantities, timings and portions are approximate; results may vary with ingredients, equipment, weather, interruptions and appetite.

Ingredients

  • 100 g rolled oats
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 100 g mature cheddar, grated
  • 80 g cold butter, cubed
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary
  • ½ tsp mustard powder
  • 1–2 tbsp cold water

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 180°C, or 160°C fan, and line two baking trays.
  2. Combine the oats, flour, cheddar, butter, rosemary and mustard powder. Rub together until crumbly, then add only enough cold water to bring the dough together.
  3. Roll to about 5 mm thick and cut into rounds. Transfer to the prepared trays.
  4. Bake for 14–17 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the trays for five minutes, then move to a rack.
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