Cheese Sticks
This cheese sticks recipe is a great snack for kids and adults alike. It's easy to prepare and can be customized with different flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 oz plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 oz butter or block margarine cut into small pieces
- 2 oz mature cheddar cheese grated
- 1 egg beaten
- parmesan cheese to sprinkle
Instructions
- Sift the flour and salt in a bowl. Rub in the fat until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add the cheese and bind the mixture together with a little beaten egg. Knead lightly to give a smooth dough.
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface to an oblong 25 x 15 cm (10 x 6 inches). Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese. Press the Parmesan lightly into the egg.
- Cut into sticks 6 cm X 5 mm (2 1/2 x 1/4 inches) and place on baking sheets. Bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) mark 6 for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Calories: 1111 kcal
Carbohydrates: 88 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 70g
Saturated Fat: 43 g
Trans Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 345 mg
Sodium: 822 mg
Potassium: 251 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 1 g
Vitamin A: 2223 IU
Calcium: 464 mg
Iron: 6 mg