Mantecaos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 tablespoons butter
2 cups cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
2 cups flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 -3 pinches paprika

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Place all the ingredients except the paprika in a food processor.
Pulse the mixture in quick, short spurts until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Roll a little of the mixture into a ball, place it on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers.
Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden and slightly puffed.
Sprinkle the crackers with paprika and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.