Kale and Cheese Crackers

Kale and Cheese Crackers 

Ingredients: 

1 C. Kale, chopped finely
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Dry ginger
1/2 C. Butter, softened
1/2 C. Oat bran
1/2 C. Milk
1 C. Cheddar cheese, grated
1 C. All purpose flour
1 C. Whole wheat pastry flour


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. On a large cutting board chop kale and place in a small bowl with salt and ginger. Blend salt, ginger and kale together well
3. In a large mixing bowl combine softened butter and kale and cream together to form a smooth paste
4. Stir in oat bran, milk and cheese. Mix all ingredients to make a smooth dough
5. Add flour to dough and mix in enough so that dough comes away from the sides of the bowl
6. Chill dough in refrigerator for 1/2 hour and then roll out on a lightly floured surface to a half inch thick and then cut out rounds with a lid or cookie cutter and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper spacing 2 inches apart
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly browned and crisp
8. Remove from the oven and place on wire rack to cool completely before storing away in a container

Servings:  35 crackers