Cheese Twists

Submitted by Laura Sage

"From a 1961 booklet from the Southern California Gas Company entitled "Smart Girls Cook with Modern Gas""

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2 dozen twists

ingredients

• 2 cups biscuit mix
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon toasted onion powder or 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions

1. Make a soft dough of mix and milk.
2. Put on lightly floured surface; knead gently (about 30 seconds). Roll into 12-inch square. Cut in half.
3. 3. Add onions or onion salt to butter. Brush dough with half of onion butter.
4. Top one piece of dough with cheese. Place other half of dough (buttered side down) on cheese half. Press lightly.
5. Cut into 24 1 1/2" x 2" strips. Twist strips in opposite directions. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush with rest of onion butter.
6. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.