Crisp Cheese Twists

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup cold water
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup water. Toss with a fork (if dough is dry, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until dough forms a ball). Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 11x10 inch rectangle. Cut into 5-inchx1/2-inch strips. Carefully twist each strip and place on greased baking sheets, pressing ends down.
Bake at 425 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately sprinkle twists with Parmesan cheese if desired. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.