Makes 60
INGREDIENTS
115g/4oz/1 cup plain flour, plus extra for dusting
5ml/1 tsp mustard powder
pinch of salt
115g/4oz/1/2 cup butter
75g/3oz/3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
pinch of cayenne pepper
30ml/2 tbsp water
1 egg, beaten
poppy seeds, sunflower seeds or sesame seeds, to decorate

Festive Nibbles

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/ A Gas 6. Grease two baking sheets. Sift the flour, mustard powder and salt into a bowl and rub in the

butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Stir in the cheese and cayenne pepper and sprinkle on the water. Add half the beaten egg, mix to a firm dough and knead lightly until smooth.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out a variety of shapes. Re-roll the trimmings and cut more shapes.

Place on the prepared baking sheets and brush with the remaining egg. Sprinkle on the seeds. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden