Beat together cheese, butter, and hot pepper sauce.  Combine flour, baking powder, paprika, and salt.  Add to cheese mixture with 2 tablespoons pistachios; mix until well blended.  Shape into a log about 7 inches long; roll in remaining pistachios, pressing into dough.  Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.  Cut into ¼-inch slices.  Bake at 400°F. about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.