Gluten-Free Savory Cheese and Herb Pastry
Delightfully crisp and bursting with flavor, this Gluten-Free Savory Cheese and Herb Pastry is the perfect answer to any snack or appetizer craving. Crafted with a blend of gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and buttery goodness, these bite-sized pastries are infused with sharp cheddar, rich Parmesan, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Whether you're serving them as elegant party nibbles or enjoying them with your afternoon tea, these pastries offer a flaky texture and savory taste that everyone will love—gluten-free or not! With a quick prep time of just 30 minutes and beautifully golden results fresh out of the oven, this recipe is a must-have for your gluten-free baking collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Grated cheddar cheese
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley)
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 60 milliliters Ice-cold water
- 1 tablespoon Milk, for brushing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and salt.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Stir in the grated cheddar and Parmesan cheese along with the fresh herbs, mixing until well combined.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the beaten egg. Use a fork to mix the egg into the flour mixture gradually.
Add the ice-cold water a tablespoon at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should just hold together; be careful not to overwork it.
Lightly dust a surface with some gluten-free flour and gently roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters or a sharp knife.
Place the pastry pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with milk to encourage a golden color during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are lightly golden and slightly puffed.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.2 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.0 g | 425% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 562 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 2803 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1361 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
