I was going to bake a cake for this celebration, but since we're all still easing off from the indulgences of Christmastime I thought maybe a savoury appetizer would be a bit lighter on the palate. I decided on a light, flaky cheese-laced twist, which I modelled after one of my favourite sweet snacks - the French Twist. Rather than break out the puff pastry, though, I opted for a faster, healthier dough that is made with half spelt flour and relies on the use of baker's ammonia to leaven. The ammonia not only makes them puff into gorgeous sticks, but gives them a light and crispy texture - just like puff pastry - that baking powder alone can't give. The cheese came in two forms for a bit rounder flavour (a powdered Cheddar and a few spoonfuls of Parmesan), and the twists were brushed with just a touch of butter before baking to give them the perfect tinge of gold.
These twists were a hit at my house - party or no! We actually served them two ways: at my stepdad's birthday party last week they were alone as part of the "bread basket", but the leftovers cozied up with some Spicy Ketchup for dunking. Check out all the other #SundaySupper birthday treats below!
Brilliant Breads and Breakfast Fare:
- Brioche aux Pépites de Chocolat from Food Lust People Love
- Broccoli, Potato & Cheese Egg Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Celebration Strawberry Crepes from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Homemade Brioche from Masala Herb
- Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia from Flour On My Face
- Poached Pear Bread from Hip Foodie Mom
Amazing Appetizers and Cocktails:
- Blood Orange Gin Fizz from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Blue Cheese Walnut Tarts from Magnolia Days
- Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Stuffed Butternut Squash from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Cheesy Twists from What Smells So Good?
- Key Lime Pie Martini from girlichef
- Pizza Dip from The Food Army Wife
- Slow Cooker Party Mix from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Spectacular Soups and Salads:
- Creamy, Tangy Bacon Salad Dressing from Daily Dish Recipes
- Day at the Beach Healthy Tuna Salad from Shockingly Delicious
- Low Carb Spicy Chunky Vegetable Beef Chili from Yours and Mine Are Ours
- Luscious Fruit Salad from Pescetarian Journal
- Quinoa and Buffalo Chicken Salad from In the Kitchen with KP
Enticing Entrees:
- Carne de Porco Alentejana | Portuguese Pork and Clams from Family Foodie
- Chicken Shami Kebab from Soni’s Food
- Chicken and Rice Dinner in the Crock from Momma’s Meals
- Curried Chicken from The Foodie Patootie
- Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini from Citronlimette
- Imagination Stew from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Orecchiette with Chicken, Brocccoli, Mushrooms and Onions from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Runny Egg Risotto from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Sautéed Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce plus Arugula, Radicchio and Escarole Salad from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Seafood Stew from Healthy. Delicious.
- Spice-Crusted Fish Tacos with Confetti Salsa from The Weekend Gourmet
- Spicy Roasted Squash and Wild Rice Bake from Curious Cuisiniere
- Spicy Shrimp Tempura Rolls from kimchi MOM
- Spinach Proscuitto Macaroni and Cheese with Walnut Topping from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tuscan Chicken Spinach Soup with Roasted Red Pepper from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Decadent Desserts:
- Azuki Red Bean Ice Cream from The Ninja Baker
- Banana Pudding Parfaits from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Birthday Cake Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Caramel Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars from Pies and Pots
- Chocolate Mousse Torte from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cinnamon Sugar Churros and Chocolate Sauce from Neighborfood
- Crumb Cake Brownies from Table for Seven
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops from Ruffles & Truffles
- Gluten-Free Epiphany Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Cookies from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Happy Birthday Cake Batter Truffles from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Kahlua Toffee Ice Cream Cake from Webicurean
- Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake with Raspberry Sauce from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes from Basic N Delicious
- S’mores Snack Cake from Alida’s Kitchen
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Cheesy Twists
Makes 36 twists
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ cups spelt flour
1 tsp baker's ammonia
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
¼ cup cheese powder (like Kraft or Frontier)
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
pinch salt
½ tsp cream of tartar
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp melted butter
1 ½ cups spelt flour
1 tsp baker's ammonia
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
¼ cup cheese powder (like Kraft or Frontier)
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
pinch salt
½ tsp cream of tartar
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp melted butter
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flours, baker’s ammonia, baking powder, sugar, cheese powder, Parmesan, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Mix in oil and milk to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth.
- Roll dough into a 16” x 8” rectangle.
- Brush dough with melted butter and cut into ½” wide strips.
- Twist each strip and place twists 1” apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 65.6
Total Fat: 2.8 g
Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
Sodium: 37.5 mg
Total Carbs: 8.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 2.1 g
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