Ostakøkur (cheese fritters)

Instructions

1. Finely grate the cheese and set aside a small handful for the top.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
3. Add the egg, softened butter and milk, then mix until you have a smooth dough.
4. Fold the grated cheese into the dough, keeping back the reserved handful.
5. Shape small cakes about 1 cm thick and place them on a tray lined with baking paper.
6. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top and bake at 200 °C for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.