In large bowl w electric mixer beat together butter and blue cheese until smooth. In a bowl whisk together flour and cayenne and add to cheese mix, beating just until a dough is formed. Halve dough and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, 30 min. Roll each half into a 1" thick log. Spread poppy seeds on a large sheet of wax paper and roll logs in seeds to coat evenly. Wrap logs separately in plastic wrap. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days (logs may also be frozen about 1 month). Preheat oven to 350. Cut logs crosswise into 1/4" thick slices and arrange on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in batches in middle of oven until golden, 35-40 min, and transfer to racks to cool. Serve warm or at room temp. May be stored 3 days in airtight container. Makes 60.
Butter 1 stick + 2.5T unsalted, room temp
Cheese, Blue 0.5lb, crumbled
Flour 1.33c
Cayenne Pepper 0.25tsp
Poppy Seeds 0.5c
