Description
Cheesy twists emerge as a delightful snack with golden, crispy edges and a rich parmesan core. Mediterranean herbs and sharp cheddar blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup (4 ¼ oz / 120 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsps (2 oz / 57 g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 ½ tbsps Cheddar Cheese powder (preferably King Arthur Vermont White Cheddar Powder)
- ½ tbsp Penzeys Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle
- ½ tsp buttermilk powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsps yellow cornmeal
Instructions
- Butter Fusion: Cream unsalted butter with salt and garlic powder using a stand mixer’s paddle attachment until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Dough Formation: Fold in flour, cornmeal, and shredded cheese on low speed, transforming the mixture into a cohesive, firm dough. Shape into a compact disc, encase in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to enhance flavor melding and structural integrity.
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Extract chilled dough and craft rustic, uneven logs by pinching and rolling small portions between palms.
- Baking Process: Arrange dough logs on prepared sheets with ample spacing. Roast for 12-15 minutes until edges achieve a golden-brown hue and surface loses its glossy sheen.
- Cooling and Coating: Transfer twists to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling at room temperature. Pulverize cheese powders, buttermilk powder, salt, and cornstarch in a spice grinder until uniformly blended.
- Final Transformation: Enclose cooled cheese twists in a large zip-top bag, introduce the prepared coating mixture, seal, and gently agitate to ensure comprehensive and even coverage.
Notes
- Chill for Success: Refrigerating the dough for 60 minutes allows ingredients to meld, enhancing flavor and creating a firmer texture for easier shaping.
- Rustic Shaping Technique: Roll dough logs by hand for uneven, artisanal-style twists that give a homemade, authentic appearance and texture.
- Golden Brown Indicator: Watch for edges turning golden and surface losing its glossy sheen – this signals perfect baking and optimal crispness.
- Coating Pro Tip: Use a sealed zip-top bag for even powder distribution, ensuring each twist gets maximum flavor coverage without mess.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg