Joan's Cheese Wafers

Description
Bread Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 5 cups plain flour
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 lb butter
 * lb sharp cheese
 * 1 egg yolk
 * tabasco sauce and/or paprika — optional addition to batter

Directions

 * 1) Cream butter and sugar.
 * 2) Add egg yolk.
 * 3) Gradually add flour and cheese, alternating.
 * 4) Mix like dough.
 * 5) Roll in ball and pinch off in hand.
 * 6) Flatten and place close together on greased sheet.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
 * 8) Roll in sugar while still warm.