Switzerland Caraway Sticks |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Prep time includes Chill time. These may be prepared for baking several days in advance and kept in refrigerator or they may be baked and kept in a covered container for about 1 week. Reheat in slow over before serving. Ingredients:
2 cups sifted flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup shortening |
4 -5 tablespoons cold water |
1 cup swiss cheese, freshly grated |
1 tablespoon caraway seed |
Directions:
1. Sift together the already sifted flour and the salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles small peas.
2. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough holds together. Do not handle too much. Chill.
3. Divide dough into 2 parts. Roll it out, very thin, into rectangles.
4. Sprinkle 1 part with cheese and top it with caraway seeds and a sprinkle of salt. Place other half of dough on top of this as a cover. Chill for 5 minutes in refrigerator.
5. Cut filled dough into strips 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Chill again before baking.
6. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in 450 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until golden.
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