Cheese Biscuits

from Anne and Mary's cousin Ellen Halsted

makes about 40 2-inch biscuits

1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 pound butter, softened

1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (to taste)

1/2 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1 1/2 cups flour

toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Combine all ingredients except almonds in a food processor until the mixture comes together in a ball. Roll into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in waxed paper and chill.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 300 degrees. Slice 1/4 inch thick and put an almond slice in the center of each, if desired. Bake on a parchment-covered cookie sheet for 20 to 25 minutes.

This recipe was included in Joy of Cooking (1960's version). Ellen made these for us in Michigan. She added the spices, improving the taste a lot.