Homemade Crunchy Cheese Sticks Baguette Fromage Recipes

HOMEMADE CRUNCHY CHEESE STICKS / BAGUETTE FROMAGE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine plain flour, salt and sugar then mix well. Add the melted butter and cheese then mix with a fork or spoon until well combined.
• Add 1tbsp of water at a time (about 3 to 4tbsp in total) until a dough is formed.
• Use your hands to work the mixture until a the dough is formed. Knead the dough for 1 - 2 minutes. The dough should not be sticky or too dry. (Add extra flour if required)
• Divide the dough into 2 equal part to make it easier to roll. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough to a ½cm thickness while also trying to keep a square shape.
• When the dough has reached the required thickness, cut and divide into equal rectangular shapes, then finally cut individual sticks out of them. Sprinkle some flour so the they don't stick together!
• Deep fry on 'medium high heat' (180C | 360F) for about 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool down then enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Place a sheet of frozen puff pastry dough onto a floured work surface and allow dough to thaw just until it can be unfolded. Unfold dough into a flat sheet; brush top of puff pastry dough with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese onto the dough, covering the surface. Top with a piece of plastic wrap; press cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough with your fingers or by laying a sheet pan onto the dough over the plastic and pressing it down.
• Remove plastic and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough down the seam lines into thirds; cut each third lengthwise into thirds for a total of 9 breadsticks.
• Pick up a dough strip, place it seasoned side down on the work surface, and twist from both ends 8 or 9 times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoned side out. Place breadsticks onto prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even up their shapes and pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes; flip and continue baking until breadsticks are browned and crisp, 10 to 20 more minutes. If you pick up a stick by one end and it droops, bake for several more minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.