Cheese Twists

No, I didn't make cheese twists especially for YOU

Cheese twists are my go to use of left over pastry trimmings, although of course you can purposely make them too using a basic shortcrust recipe

So here are some trimmings of shortcrust pastry.  It looks a bit brown and speckly because I added some wholemeal flour and chia seeds to the mix.

There are no set quantities for this recipe.  Just use up what you've got.

How to make cheese twists

Squish it all together and roll it out on a floured surface

sprinkle a strip of grated cheese down the centre.  Mature cheddar is probably your best bet

Fold one side over the top

Sprinkle more cheese on top of the fold then fold the other side over

Then fold over two more times

Roll it out flat again

and repeat all those steps of cheese layer, folding and rolling.

By this time the pastry dough will be getting quite solid and stiff and difficult to roll - but you can do it.  That should be enough, but if you think you have the strength and stamina and enough chees then go ahead repeat again and make your cheese twists really really cheesey

Trim it into a square or rectangle

cut it into strips

twist the strips into a spiral

Squash them ever so lightly with the palm of y our had to prevent them from uncurling

Bake in a medium to hot oven until they are golden and bubbling.  Once cooled you have a tasty treat (don't forget to bake those trimmed parts too)

These are really nice with dips

Please remember that the author of this website is not a professional.  All statements are opinions and not to be taken as advice.

Everyone is making cheese twists