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Cheese Twists Recipe

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: English
Servings: 13 twists
Calories: 123kcal
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

  • In a bowl, sift the flour, add the butter and use your fingertips to rub them together until they resemble breadcrumbs.
  • Add the grated cheeses, egg and milk, and knead into a dough.
  • Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  • Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a thickness of 1cm (½ inch).
  • Cut strips out of the dough, then twist them as you arrange them on the baking tray lined with non-stick paper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

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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

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg