Cheese Sticks or Tequeños Recipe - Make It Easy Recipes

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative.

Put flour in a bowl.

Add baking powder, sugar, and salt, then mix to combine.

Add cold butter and mix with hands until combined.

Add egg and mix to combine.

Add cold water and continue mixing with a spoon.

Knead the mixture on a surface for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Round the dough with hands and place it in a bowl with flour, covering with plastic wrap.

Rest the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

After resting, sprinkle flour on a surface and place the dough on it, sprinkling more flour on top.

Flatten the dough until well stretched.

Cut the dough into thin strips.

Wrap each cheese stick with a strip of dough, ensuring it is fully covered and sealing the ends.

Fry in hot oil for about 4 to 6 minutes or until browned, flipping to prevent burning.

Remove from oil and drain on a napkin or paper towel.

Cooking Techniques

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