Savory Sage-parmesan Sables

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated (don't use anything else!!)
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 cream the butter. you can use your stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand held mixer. add the parmesan, sage, salt and pepper and mix well. add the flour and combine until large crumbs form. about 1 minute.
• 2 on a floured wooden board roll the dough into a 9 inch long log. wrap the log in plastic or foil and rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
• 3 preheat the oven on convection 350°f line a baking sheet with a silicon pad or parchment paper.
• 4 cut the log in 24 equal slices that are 3/8 inch of thickness. use a very sharp small kitchen knife.
• 5 bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until very lightly browned. rotate the pan once during the baking time.
• 6 cool the shortbread and serve at room temperature. i served mine with olives and a good red wine.
• 7 enjoy!