Walnut Cheese Wafers

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2: Put the walnuts in a food processor and chop finely.

Step 3: Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Add flour plus the extra 1 tbs of flour, salt & pepper to the processor bowl.

Step 5: Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture.

Step 6: Mix in short bursts until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 7: Coarsely grate in cheese, add the reserved walnuts and mix quickly to form a dough.

Step 8: Turn mixture on to a lightly floured surface and roll out thinly.

Step 9: Using a 2 1/2 in round cookie cutter, cut the dough into rounds and place on baking trays.

Step 10: Brush the tops with beaten egg.

Step 11: Bake for about 10 minutes until golden.

Step 12: Cool and store in airtight container.