Cook : 00:30
These savory little crackers have the added bonus of macadamia nuts. You’find it hard to limit yourself to the recommended serving size.
½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter
¼ pound (115 g) grated Swiss cheese
1 egg
1½ cups (180 g) whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup (45 g) chopped macadamia nuts
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C, gas mark6). Blend butter, cheese, and egg.Gradually work in flour and nuts. Mold
into a roll 1½ inches (4 cm) in diameter.Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm.Slice dough into ¼-inch (0.5 cm) slices.Place on lightly buttered baking sheet andbake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightlybrowned.
Yield: 18 servings
Each with: 6 g water; 126 calories (64% fromfat, 12% from protein, 24% from carb); 4 gprotein; 9 g total fat; 5 g saturated fat; 3 gmonounsaturated fat; 0 g polyunsaturated fat; 8 gcarb; 1 g fiber; 0 g sugar; 84 mg phosphorus; 69mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 7 mg sodium; 62 mgpotassium; 229 IU vitamin A; 61 mg vitamin E; 0mg vitamin C; 31 mg cholesterol