These cookies are delicious with a bowl of homemade soup or served with a little chutney or red pepper jelly and a cuppa nice English tea. A hit of cayenne (optional) give these shortbread a spicy kick.

Pre-heat oven to 300 F
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Ingredients:
1 Cup good quality Salted Butter, cold
1/2 Cup Corn Starch
2 Cups Unbleached Flour
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 Cup Old English Cheddar
Method:
Sift together the flour, corn starch and cayenne if using
Cut the butter into one inch pieces and add to above
With your hands work the mixture until it comes together
Mix in the cheddar and mold the mixture into ball
Roll out the ball into a one inch in diameter log
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours
Remove from fridge
Slice into 1/4 inch discs and place on lined baking sheet
Bake at 300 F for 30 minutes or until golden brown
Store in air tight container or freeze
Try some homemade apple butter on these or serve with leek and potato soup!

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