Hungarian Cheese Sticks


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Hungarian Cheese Sticks (Sajtos Rud) - this recipe came from my Aunt Agi in Budapest. I have done my best to convert to imperial measures, but to be sure, you should use the metric. Added note, I have successfully made these several times using imperial measures…so go for it!
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1.0 servings

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December 6, 2009

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Ingredients

300 grams (about 2 cups) all purpose flour
150 grams (½ cup) margarine/sweet butter
1 tablespoon fast rising yeast (bread machine yeast works)
Sour cream as necessary for kneeding (I generally need about 2 tbsp)
100 grams (1 cup) shredded cheese (sharp cheddar works well, freshly grated Salt and Pepper to taste
20 grams (½ cup) shredded cheese
1 egg yolk

Preparation

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water + 1 tsp sugar
2
In a pastry blender or food processor with plastic blades blend flour, margarine, yeast, cheese and salt and pepper until a smooth ball forms, adding sour cream as necessary.
3
Let rest in a warm dark place for 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 375F
5
On a piece of parchment paper, roll out dough to about 1/2 cm (~1/4 inch) thickness.
6
Cut into 7-10 cm (3-4″) x 2 cm (1/2 inch) sticks.
7
Lightly beat the egg yolk and brush tops of sticks.
8
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9
Let rest 10 minutes.
10
Slide cheese sticks on parchment paper onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
11
Re-cut sticks, if necessary, while still warm. Allow to cool.
12
Enjoy!

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