| 1 | "these "blue chips" are definitely a good investment that produce profitable returns in the form of compliments from all who try them. |
| 2 | The texture is light and lacy, and the blue cheese flavor mellows with baking. |
| 3 | Try serving them with a dry white wine. |
| 4 | 305°F. |
| 5 | 20 to 25 minutes preheat the oven to 350°F. |
| 6 | Cream the butter and cheese together in the food processor, or in a large bowl using a pastry blender or two kinves. |
| 7 | In another bowl, stir together the flour, buckwheat groats or nuts (if desired) and pepper. |
| 8 | Add the flour mixture to the butter-cheese mixture and blend well. |
| 9 | Blend in the milk, little by little, to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball. |
| 10 | The dough should be quite stiff. |
| 11 | Divide it into 2 equal portions for rolling. |
| 12 | On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll out to about 3/16 inch thick. |
| 13 | Cut into 1-?inch circles and place on an ungreased baking sheet, making sure the edges do not touch. |
| 14 | Prick each cracker in 1 or 2 places with the tines of a fork. |
| 15 | Bake for 15 minutes, turn, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until medium brown. |
| 16 | Yield: 130-40. |
