Cheese Twists

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups whole wheat flour, divided
  • Additional
  • , optional

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and yeast. In a saucepan, heat buttermilk, butter, sugar and salt to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add eggs; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to make a soft dough.
  2. 2
    Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Punch dough down; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Cut each into three 12x3-in. strips. Combine cheese with 2 tablespoons of remaining whole wheat flour; sprinkle 1/3 cup down center of each strip. Bring long edges together over cheese and pinch to seal. Place three strips seam side down on greased
  4. 4
    . Braid strips together; secure ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5
    Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove from
  6. 6
    to wire racks; cool.

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