Cheese Sticks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Cheese Filling
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of baking powder. Stir well to incorporate the dry ingredients.
- 2
Add Butter
Add 1 tbsp of softened butter to the dry mixture. Mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Gradually add 1 cup of water to the mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Rest the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Filling
- 5
Mix Cheese Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Assemble and Fry
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Cut and Fill
Cut the rolled dough into strips about 1 inch wide. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at one end of each strip and fold over to seal.
- 8
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 9
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add the cheese sticks to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
