Gruyere-Thyme Refrigerator Crackers

1. 1

   Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine.

2. 2

   Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Add cheese; pulse until combined.

4. 4

   With machine running, add the milk; process until dough comes together and is well combined.

5. 5

   Transfer dough to a work surface.

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   Shape dough into a 2-inch-wide log.

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   Wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

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   Heat oven to 325F

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   Slice chilled log into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

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    Transfer slices to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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    Dip a sprig of thyme into egg white, and place in center of a cracker slice; repeat with remaining thyme and crackers.

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    Bake immediately, rotating sheet once, until crackers are golden brown and firm in the center, 25 to 35 minutes.

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    Transfer to a rack to cool.

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    Crackers may be made a day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.