Cheese Logs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. soft butter
2 tsp. hot water
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg
sesame or poppy seed
3/4 c. chopped ham with cheese (optional)

Preparation

Whip butter in electric mixer 2 minutes, adding hot water gradually.
Add flour, mixing to make soft dough.
Stir in cheese and curry.
Chill until stiff enough to handle.
On floured board, roll dough into logs 1/2-inch in diameter, cut into 2-inch pieces. Brush with beaten egg, roll in sesame or poppy seed and place 1-inch apart on greased baking pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until firm.