Cheese Wafers

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This recipe came from a colonial williamsburg cookbook. it is now a regular part of our thanksgiving traditions, served in the afternoon along with other appetizers and a lot of good fellowship.

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Steps

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Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

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Cut in shortening until the size of little pebbles.

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Mix in grated cheese with a fork.

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With a fork , stir in worchestershire sauce.

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Add ice water and quickly stir into a ball.

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Knead with hands , adding more ice water as needed , until smooth and pliable like pie crust dough.

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Do not handle any more than necessary.

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Divide dough in half and form into 2 logs about 1-1 / 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long.

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Wrap in waxed paper.

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Place in airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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These can be made days ahead.

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When ready to bake , preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Grease cookie sheets.

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Slice wafers off log and flatten to desired thinness (about 1 / 8 inch.

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Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until starting to lightly brown.

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Let cool just slightly on cookie sheet to firm up.

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But best when served warm.

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Ingredients

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flour, salt, ground ginger, shortening, sharp cheddar cheese, sesame seeds, worcestershire sauce, ice water