Spicy Cheese Sticks
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. Who can resist flaky bread sticks with cheese? It's a wonderful crispy snack for the whole family. The cheese sticks look beautiful in a tall glass. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a sheet of puff pastry until it is thin enough. Try to keep it as square as possible. Check periodically to see if the dough is sticking to the surface, and add more flour if needed.
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Step 2
2. In a small bowl, mix together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, salt, and cayenne pepper.
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Step 3
3. Evenly sprinkle the dough with the prepared mixture. Use a rolling pin to press the spices into the dough. This is a very important step – the spices must not fall off the finished sticks.
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Step 4
4. Sprinkle finely grated Cheddar cheese on top. Using a rolling pin, press the cheese into the dough.
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Step 5
5. Roll the dough into a roll. Cut the dough into 8 strips.
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Step 6
6. Fold the dough strips from both sides to form spiral sticks.
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Step 7
7. Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the cheese sticks for 15 minutes until golden.
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Step 8
8. Let them cool slightly, then arrange in a fan shape in a tall glass and serve.