Vermont Cheddar Cheese And Herbed Twists Recipes

VERMONT CHEDDAR CHEESE AND HERBED TWISTS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
• Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured work surface to 18x10-inch rectangle (pastry will be thin). Sprinkle 1/3 of cheese mixture evenly over half of pastry; fold plain half of pastry over cheese, forming 10x9-inch rectangle; press to adhere. Repeat 2 more times, rolling to 18x10-inch rectangle, sprinkling with 1/3 of cheese mixture, and folding. Roll out pastry again to 18x10-inch rectangle. Transfer to unlined baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
• Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut pastry crosswise in half, forming two 10x9-inch rectangles. Trim and discard uneven edges of pastry. Cut each rectangle crosswise into scant 1/2-inch-wide strips. Twist each strip a few times and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch apart, dabbing ends lightly with water and pressing to adhere to parchment.
• Bake twists until golden brown, reversing position of sheets halfway through baking, about 10 minutes total. Cool twists on sheets. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover twists on sheets tightly with foil and store at room temperature. If desired, rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.)
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

HERBED CHEDDAR CRESCENTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, cheese, sugar, yeast, Italian seasoning and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and 4 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Cut each circle into eight wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends down to form crescent shape. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 50 minutes., Beat egg yolk and water; brush over crescents. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pans to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.

HERB CHEESE TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Microwave butter in small bowl on Medium (50%) just until melted; cool slightly. Stir in cheese, parsley and basil. Set aside.
• Pat each biscuit into a 5 x 2-inch rectangle. Spread 1 teaspoon butter mixture onto each rectangle; cut each in half lengthwise. Twist each strip 3 or 4 times.
• Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Hint: Save even more time by using ready-to-bake breadsticks. Spread the butter mixture onto the breadsticks, then bake them according to the package directions.

VERMONT CHEDDAR CHEESE AND HERBED TWISTS

Steps:

• Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured work surface to 18x10-inch rectangle (pastry will be thin).
• Sprinkle 1/3 of cheese mixture evenly over half of pastry; fold plain half of pastry over cheese, forming 10x9-inch rectangle; press to adhere.
• Repeat 2 more times, rolling to 18x10-inch rectangle, sprinkling with 1/3 of cheese mixture, and folding.
• Roll out pastry again to 18x10-inch rectangle.
• Transfer to unlined baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
• Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 425°F
• Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cut pastry crosswise in half, forming two 10x9-inch rectangles.
• Trim and discard uneven edges of pastry.
• Cut each rectangle crosswise into scant 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Twist each strip a few times and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch apart, dabbing ends lightly with water and pressing to adhere to parchment.
• Bake twists until golden brown, reversing position of sheets halfway through baking, about 10 minutes total.
• Cool twists on sheets. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover twists on sheets tightly with foil and store at room temperature. If desired, rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.).
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.