Pecan Cheese Crisps

1/2 cup vital wheat gluten flour
1/4 cup whey protein
1/8 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped/broken pecans (small pieces)

Sift together flours, baking powder, mustard and pepper. Cream butter, gradually blend in cheese and nuts. Add flour mixture slowly until blended. Divide dough in half, make rolls 1 1/2" in diameter, wrap in foil or waxed paper and chill 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Slice each roll into very thin slices. Arrange on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400°F for 6 minutes. Cool immediately on wire racks.

Makes 7 dozen crackers. Each 4 cracker serving is 1 carb.