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    Cheese Twists Recipe (From Scratch)

    Published: Nov 29, 2020 · Modified: Jun 2, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Homemade Cheese Twists Recipe, or Cheese Straws, made from scratch with a few simple ingredients, deliciously golden and divinely cheesy tasting. The best party food for absolutely every occasion. No need to buy the ready-made ones, these cheese twists are the best! 

    Overhead shoot of a white rectangle plate with cheese twists

    Not sure about other places, but in the UK the cheese twists are ever so popular, never missing from any party or celebration. They are cheesy, relatively mess free, and a big hit with people of all ages.

    Now, as good as they sound, there are a few issues I personally have with them: the regular cheese twists/straws are made with margarine, and they taste like plastic. Yuck! Now, I might not have mentioned before, but for me margarine is a big no no in my kitchen.

    Some more expensive variations might use butter instead of margarine, but then you also feel it in your pockets, so why not make your own cheese twists at home with natural ingredients? And I can promise you, they taste amazing!

    You know me already, I love cheese! If you want to wow me, bring me a nice cheese board, not chocolates! So these cheese twists are just what I need when my savory tooth needs its fix.

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    • HOW TO MAKE CHEESE TWISTS FROM SCRATCH
    • TIPS AND TRICKS
    Overhead shoot of a baking tray with 13 cheese twists

    HOW TO MAKE CHEESE TWISTS FROM SCRATCH

    Some cheese twists recipes call for puff pastry. But we can do better than that. So how about me make our own dough, it's quick and super easy too.

    • in a bowl, sift the flour and add the cubed butter
    • use your fingertips to rub them together until it resembles breadcrumbs
    • add the grated cheddar and parmesan, egg yolk and milk
    • knead gently to get a nice dough that does not stick to the hands
    • cover the dough in clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes
    • use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to 1 cm (½ inch) thickness
    • cut out strips of dough, then twist them
    • arrange on the baking tray lined with non-stick paper
    • bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes or until golden
    Collage of 8 photos to show how to make cheese twists from scratch

    TIPS AND TRICKS

    These cheese straws taste as good as they look - or even better. I chose cheddar cheese (it's my favourite cheese, of course), and parmesan for a nice sharp kick. They didn't disappoint, these 2 cheeses really are the very best combo you can get.

    But any other hard cheese can be added - including red cheddar or red leicester cheese. As long as they taste ok, that's all we need to worry about.

    Make sure you chill the dough before baking the twists, as with most buttery products, chilling the dough means less spreading and less mess in the oven.

    If you like these cheese twists, how about some similar recipes that can be a big hit for any party too? My Cheddar Cheese Bites and Homemade Cheese Crackers (Baby and Toddler Friendly) are as delicious.

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with cheese twists

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    Cheese Twists Recipe
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Homemade Cheese Twists Recipe, or Cheese Straws, made from scratch with a few simple ingredients, deliciously golden and divinely cheesy tasting. The best party food for absolutely every occasion. No need to buy the ready-made ones, these cheese twists are the best!  I used cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese for a distinct sharp kick, and they were gone so quickly.

    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: English
    Keyword: party food ideas
    Servings: 13 twists
    Calories: 123 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 150 g plain flour
    • 75 g salted butter
    • 1 egg
    • 100 g grated cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. In a bowl, sift the flour, add the butter and use your fingertips to rub them together until they resemble breadcrumbs.

    2. Add the grated cheeses, egg and milk, and knead into a dough.

    3. Chill for 15 minutes.

    4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

    5. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a thickness of 1cm (½ inch).

    6. Cut strips out of the dough, then twist them as you arrange them on the baking tray lined with non-stick paper.

    7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
    • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cheese Twists Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 123 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 5g25%
    Cholesterol 34mg11%
    Sodium 106mg4%
    Potassium 25mg1%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 246IU5%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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