EASY CHEESY PRETZEL STICKS - in chocolate dip :)

Been thinking of making something a little different to snack on...hence this recipe - something easier than those classic twisted pretzels... :)

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 fresh milk
1 large egg
1 cup melted bittersweet chocolate-for coating
1/2 cup chocolate rice-for coating

Preheat oven to 160°C. In a bowl, mix all ingredient and knead until a dough is formed. Rest the dough for awhile about 15 minutes. Later, roll out dough and cut into strips. Twist strips to a simple pretzel rod shape and place them on baking sheet. You may also brush pretzels with whisked egg, sprinkle with sesame seed/poppy seed and salt. Bake it straight away until firm and brown for 15 minutes. Cool pretzels on racks and later dip into melted bittersweet chocolate and sprinkle some chocolate rice for some home made rocky road sticks. Enjoy! :)

EASY CHEESY PRETZEL STICKS - in chocolate dip :)

WARM SCONES - Happy New Year!

These scones are juicy with raisins, and the slight tart taste of buttermilk. With all the raisins, these biscuits are a sweet treat even without any toppings or spreads. You can enjoy them all on their own.

Round and flat scones - the original shape!

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tbsp sugar
1 egg - lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3-4 tablespoons butter/shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup raisins/roasted almond @ both ;)

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut butter/shortening into the flour mixture until the mixture forms crumbs. Add sugar, buttermilk and toss well. Add raisins/almond. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth. Pat dough to a 3/4-inch thickness. Using a glass dipped in flour, cut out biscuits. Place biscuits about 2 inches apart on baking pan. Preheat oven to 200C. Bake about 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Serve warm with black or white coffee :) These scones are so delicious and tender when warm. Or just simply a light delicious treat at any time of day.



















Plain scones @ buttermilk biscuits!

WARM SCONES - Happy New Year!