These cheddar beer triangles are the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and savory. Made with cheddar cheese, beer, and a hint of herbs and spices, these triangles are an absolute delight to eat. They are great as an appetizer or as a snack while watching a game. The beer adds a unique flavor to the dough and helps to achieve a light and fluffy texture. Baked to perfection, these triangles are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup beer (preferably a light or amber ale)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Slowly pour in the beer while stirring the mixture until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a little more beer.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
- Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into triangles, approximately 2-3 inches in length.
- Place the triangles onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the cheddar beer triangles warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Interesting Facts
Cheddar cheese is named after the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England.
Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world.
The combination of cheese and beer is a classic pairing that has been enjoyed for centuries.
These cheddar beer triangles can be easily customized by adding different herbs or spices to the dough.