Bakery-Style Cheese Sticks
Bakery-Style Cheese Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This process should be done quickly to keep the butter cold.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the dried oregano and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing by hand until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. You may not need all the water.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Top with another piece of parchment paper and, using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a thin, rectangular sheet, about 1/8-inch thick.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Remove the top layer of parchment paper. Evenly sprinkle the black sesame seeds and white sesame seeds over the surface of the rolled-out dough, gently pressing them in with the rolling pin or your hand.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into individual rectangular strips, approximately 1/2-inch wide and 4-5 inches long.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Carefully transfer the cut cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each stick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese sticks are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bakery-Style Cheese Sticks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This process should be done quickly to keep the butter cold.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the dried oregano and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing by hand until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. You may not need all the water.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Top with another piece of parchment paper and, using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a thin, rectangular sheet, about 1/8-inch thick.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Remove the top layer of parchment paper. Evenly sprinkle the black sesame seeds and white sesame seeds over the surface of the rolled-out dough, gently pressing them in with the rolling pin or your hand.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into individual rectangular strips, approximately 1/2-inch wide and 4-5 inches long.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Carefully transfer the cut cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each stick.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese sticks are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 3 min