12 Days of Christmas, Day 3: Cheese Twists

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Part soft breadstick, part biscuit – these cheese twists are super cheesy and completely addictive!

Cheese Twists

3 Tbsp shortening
1 scant cup flour
2 Tbsp corn starch
1 cup grated cheese (I used emmental and cheddar)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
pinch cayenne or smoked paprika
cold water to make a stiff batter – I used 5-6 Tbsp

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large bowl, cream shortening and cheese together.

Add flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add seasoning.

Mix with enough cold water to make a stiff dough.

Roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick and cut into strips. Twist!

Bake for 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

[Recipe] Cheese Twists

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Part soft breadstick, part biscuit - these twists are super cheesy and completely addictive!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Ingredients

  

• 3 Tbsp shortening
• 1 scant cup flour
• 2 Tbsp corn starch
• 1 cup grated cheese I used emmental and cheddar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• pinch cayenne or smoked paprika
• cold water to make a stiff batter - I used 5-6 Tbsp

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• In a large bowl, cream shortening and cheese.
• Add flour, cornstarch, and salt.
• Add seasoning.
• Mix with enough cold water to make a stiff dough.
• Roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick and cut into strips.
• Bake for 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden brown.