Tequenos

Directions

1. 1
   Cut cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half into 4 sticks.
2. 2
   Freeze 15 to 20 min.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar and salt in large bowl.
4. 4
   Add butter; mix with pastry blender or hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Add water and egg; stir until mixture forms soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead on lightly floured surface 5 min.
7. 7
   or until no longer smooth and elastic; let rest 5 min.
8. 8
   Roll dough into 12x8-inch rectangle; cut into 8 lengthwise strips.
9. 9
   Wrap 1 strip around each cheese stick, overlapping dough so cheese is completely enclosed.
10. 10
    Heat oil in medium saucepan to 375 degrees F. Add cheese wraps in batches; cook 3 to 5 min.
11. 11
    or until golden brown.
12. 12
    Drain on paper towels.
13. 13
    Serve warm.