Baked Spiced Cheese Sticks Recipe

About this recipe

A delightful baked snack made with sharp cheese and a hint of spice, perfect for a Jain-friendly dinner treat. These crispy cheese sticks are easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 200G Mergulo Original Plant-Based Butter
• NaN Bute Island Cheddar Flavour Block
• 70G Natco Ground Cumin, 70G
• - Jalpur Red Chilli Powder Fine
• - Tata Salt
• - Caputo Semolina Rimacinata Flour

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 450 g grated cheddar, 450 g softened butter, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. 3. Gradually add 5 1/2 cups of semolina flour, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to form a soft dough.
4. 4. Add 1 tsp red chili powder and 1 tsp salt to the dough, mixing until evenly distributed.
5. 5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle or shape into thin sticks by hand.
6. 6. Pipe or shape the dough into long, thin straws directly onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
7. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese sticks are set and lightly golden.
8. 8. Allow the cheese sticks to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.