Kaastengels Cheese Shortbread Recipes

KAASTENGELS (CHEESE SHORTBREAD)

Steps:

• Mix butter, egg yolks with a mixer then add the grated matured cheese.
• Knead in the mixture together with flour, maizena and baking powder.
• Roll the dough and cut into small rectangles about 1x3 cm.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C Place rectangles onto grease trays.
• Brush each one with the egg yolk and sprinkle with grated cheddar.
• Bake until done about 15 minutes.

KAASSTENGELS (DUTCH CHEESE STEMS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Take the puff pastry out of the freezer and allow to thaw for 10 minutes.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
• Scatter the grated cheese over the pastry and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut into strips of approximately 1/2"-3/4" by about 6". Now twist the ends of the pastry strips in opposite directions to create a spiral effect.
• Place on the cookie sheet, leaving 1/4" between them
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Variation ideas:.
• Add your favorite herbs, such as freshly chopped thyme or rosemary.
• Try adding dried chili-, onion- or garlic flakes for some more punch.
• Add texture and flavor with sesame-, poppy-, caraway or cumin seeds.
• Made a sweet treat, with sugar & cinnamon or chocolate sprinkles (leaving out the cheese and salt & pepper).