Whole Wheat Pastry Fingers

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (Fine ground)
• 0.5 cup Pastry Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Lard
• 0.5 cup Butter (Cold, unsalted)
• 0.25 cup Cold Water (Add gradually until dough forms)
• 1 large Egg White (Slightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon Cold Water (For egg wash)
• 0.5 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt (For nuts)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, pastry flour, and salt.
2. 2Cut in the lard and butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
4. 4On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about one-fourth inch in thickness.
5. 5Cut the dough into finger-shaped pieces.
6. 6Place the finger-shaped pieces on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. 7Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
8. 8In a small bowl, whisk together the slightly beaten egg white and cold water.
9. 9Brush the pastry fingers with the egg white mixture and sprinkle with chopped nut meat seasoned with salt.
10. 10Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the nut meats are slightly browned.
11. 11Serve with a salad course.