Lemon-Pepper Parmesan Crackers

1. 1

   In a bowl stir together the Parmesan, the flour, the zest, and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper and with a pastry blender blend in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Make a well in the center, add the water and the lemon juice, and combine the mixture with fork until it just forms a dough.

3. 3

   On a work surface knead the dough until it is just combined, transfer it to a sheet of wax paper, and using the wax paper as a guide form it into an 11- by 1 1/2-inch squared-off log.

4. 4

   Chill the dough, wrapped in the wax paper, for 1 hour, or until it is firm enough to slice.

5. 5

   (The dough may be made 2 days in advance and kept wrapped well and chilled.)

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 375F.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices, arrange the slices 1 inch apart on baking sheets, and bake them in batches in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden around the edges.

8. 8

   Transfer the crackers carefully with a spatula to a rack, let them cool, and sprinkle them with the additional pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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