Cheese Twists

Directions

1. 1
   Empty pie crust mix into a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add cheese and mix in with a fork.
3. 3
   Sprinkle water over one tablespoon at a time. Mix lightly with a fork just until mixture holds together and leaves sides of bowl clean.
4. 4
   Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
5. 5
   Cut rings with small doughnut cutter or 2 different sizes of round cutters.
6. 6
   Cut remaining pastry into 1/2-inch wide strips about 6 inches long.
7. 7
   Twist strips once or twice and place 1 inch apart on large cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake in a hot oven (425°) for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Remove carefully and cool on wire rack.
10. 10
    When cool, thread 2 or 3 strips through each ring and arrange on serving dish.
11. 11
    Makes about 3 dozen sticks and 12 rings.