Cheesy Breadsticks

7 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or 3 tablespoons creme fraiche

Directions

  1. 1
    In food processor, combine the flour, salt, cayenne and baking powder.
  2. 2
    Pulse several times to mix.
  3. 3
    Add the butter and cheese, then pulse for about 30 seconds, or until the ingredients are well mixed (it should resemble slightly moist flour).
  4. 4
    Add the sour cream and pulse on and off for about 1 minute, or until the ingredients come together as a moist, doughy clump.
  5. 5
    Remove the dough from the food processor, form into a ball, then cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  7. 7
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or coat it with cooking spray.
  8. 8
    On a lightly floured counter, roll out the dough into a large rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
  9. 9
    Trim the edges to create a neat rectangle.
  10. 10
    Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips 6 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide.
  11. 11
    Combine the scraps and repeat with remaining dough to make about 18-24 sticks.
  12. 12
    Gently twist each strip to create a spiral, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  13. 13
    Bake for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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