Blue Cheese Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. self-rising flour, sifted
2 tsp. dried chopped chives
1/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. crumbled Blue cheese
1/2 to 3/4 c. milk
1 egg white
3 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Stir together flour and chives.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Blue cheese, then blend in enough of the milk to make a soft dough.
Turn onto lightly floured board and knead gently about 20 times and then shape into 1 inch balls.
Now, combine egg white and water.
Dip balls into egg white mixture; roll in crumbs.
Bake in preheated oven at 425\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes about 4 dozen appetizers.