Cheddar Bread Twists Recipes

CHEDDAR BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• Unfold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with cheese and salt., Cut into ten 1-in. strips; twist each strip three times. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.

SAVORY CHEDDAR TWIST BREAD

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup grated cheese, and salt. Add in warm milk, yeast, and eggs. Stir and knead with the dough attachment (or by hand) until a soft, smooth dough forms, about 5-7 minutes. Add in additional flour as needed.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover. Let rise until dough is nearly doubled, about an hour to an hour and a half.
• Meanwhile, make the herb butter. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with the garlic, and minced herbs.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle. Spread the herb butter over the dough, leaving an inch border.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the butter.
• Starting with the edge closest to you, roll the dough into a long log. Seal the edges.
• Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the log in half lengthwise, leaving the top attached.
• Keeping the filling side up, twist or "braid" the logs together. Pinch the ends together.
• Butter a large 9 x 5-inch loaf pan using baking spray. Transfer the bread carefully to the prepared loaf pan.
• Cover the bread in the pan with a kitchen towel and allow it to rise, until puffy but not doubled, about 30 minutes to an hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the tops with egg wash. Bake the bread for 20 minutes, until the tops start to brown.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and sprinkle the top with additional cheese, if desired. Continue baking for another 20- 25 minutes, until the bread is lightly browned. If it is browning too easily, tent a foil over the bread until it cooks completely.
• Remove from oven and let cool. Serve bread warm and store leftovers in an air-tight container at room temperature.

CHEDDAR-CHILI BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the buttermilk and cheese over low heat, stirring until cheese is melted (mixture will appear curdled). Cool to 110° to 115°. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk mixture, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, for topping, combine cheddar cheese and chilies; set aside., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spray one half with cooking spray. Top with cheese mixture and remaining dough., Cut into twelve 1-1/2-in. strips. Cut each strip in half and twist. Place 1 in. apart on greased foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.

THYME-CHEDDAR TWISTS

Steps:

• Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it registers 110 degrees on an instant-read thermometer; transfer to a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle with yeast; let mixture stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• Process flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and butter pieces in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk mixture and the yolks; process until combined. Transfer to a well-oiled bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to form a 15-by-18-inch rectangle. Brush surface with melted butter. Sprinkle dough evenly with cheese, thyme, and pepper.
• Fold dough in half horizontally. Roll out to form a 10-by-18-inch rectangle. Cut into 10-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Twist 2 strips around each other; pinch edges to keep strips from unraveling. Shape twist to form a spiral; transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining strips.
• Brush twists with egg wash. Bake until deep golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes.

CHEESY BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• Put buttermilk and cheese in a large pan and cook over low heat the cheese has melted. Stir, don't worry if mixture appears curdled.
• Cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, disolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk mixture, egg, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour.
• Beat until smooth, then stir in remaining flour until it forms a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured boad, knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Please in a greased bowl, turn once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise for an hour in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
• Punch down the dough on floured board and divide the dough in half and roll each peice into an 9 x 6 inch rectangle.
• Spray one half of the dough with cooking spray. Top with the cheddar and red pepper flakes then top with the remaining peice of dough.
• Cut the prepared dough into 6 (1 1/2 inch strips)
• Cut each strip in half and twist.
• Place about 1 inch apart on greased and foiled cookie sheet and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Put on wire rack to cool, serve warm.
• Refrigerate any leftovers.

EASY CRESCENT CHEDDAR TWISTS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a large cookie sheet.
• Separate dough at the perforations.
• Seal together two triangles at the perforations firmly to make 8 squares total.
• In a small bowl, combine cheese and onions; mix well.
• Spoon a "scant" 1/4 cup cheese/onion mixture in a 1-inch strip down the center of each rectangle to within 1/4-inch of each end.
• Fold dough in half lenghwise to form a long strip.
• Firmly press edges to seal.
• Twist strip 4-5 times.
• Bring ends together to form a ring shape; pinch to seal.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• In a small bowl using a fork or small whisk, mix the egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush over the dough.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garlic salt (if using).
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
• Cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
• Serve warm.
• Delicious!