CHEESE TWISTS

Ingredients

• ​2 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup salted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 tbsp packed golden brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds or black sesame seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place cheese, flour, butter, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, mustard, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder in a food processor; process using an on/off motion just until dough resembles coarse meal.
3. Add sour cream and sesame seeds; process, using an on/off motion, just until dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough into a rectangle measuring about 12x18 inches.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut rectangle in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 30 strips, each about 1/2 inch wide.
6. Twist strips and place in parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets.
7. Bake until twists are crisp and lightly browned, about 18 - 20 minutes.
8. Let twists stand for 1 minute in pans. Remove from pans and cool on racks.
9. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. May be frozen.