Cheese Twists anyone??

Knonie

I know how you OS'lers love a puzzle (thinking Tiger Bread topping here) so thought I'd see if anyone else has solved this one...

Has anyone else come across the yummy cheese twist pastries that Tescos, Co-op & Somerfield sell? They're usually with the fresh bread rolls, croissants, cakes etc... made from puff pastry which is plaited with cheese melted over the top and are about an inch, inch & half wide and approx 8inch long, costing around 70p each.

Also from what I and dh's tastebuds have detected, they have a slither of mustard in the middle which is probably to enhance the cheese flavour..

I have tried to make them in various different ways but just can't seem to get them right. They're not like cheese straws as those are crispy and these are soft and very VERY moreish hence the reason why I'm desperate to find a recipe as you definitely need more than one - dh likes to treat us to 3 each with a bottle of wine but at over £4 for 6 :eek: need I say more..

jackieglasgow

If you have a BM try making a croissant dough then making them. I suspect they're made with Gruyere cheese and A watered down, marmite/vegemite spread on thinly then the cheese sprinkled on top then sliced and twisted before baking. If you don't have a BM and cant be faffed making Croissant Dough by hand you can buy the ready made stuff in the chiller section, don't know how the price compares but it might be wotrth a try. You're right though, they are very nomnomnom!

Jackie X

Knonie

Thanks!! I do have a BM so I'll give that a go.. trouble with talking about them is that I want them now and its no good popping to the shop as there's never any left after lunchtime!!

clutterydrawer

Excellent thread, I adore these btu at 70p each they cost more than most of my main meals! I sometimes get one on a friday night when Im feeling weak-willed....might try making them now though!

Knonie

weak willed? you must have an iron will to just have 1!!!! :rotfl:

rustyjemma

Id love a recipe too.
Best one iv ever had is Janes Pantry Glos.
They deliver to work but 99/100 have sold out by the time they get to me

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I wont believe that!

Knonie

Have to say I'm not so sure there is marmite in there... more cheese with mustard....me thinks...;)

clutterydrawer

some of them do have marmite in, some don't. I think the co op dont but morrisons do, not sure at all though!

MrsBartolozzi

The Tesco ones definately have Marmite in them. (well the ones we buy do - I like to eat the filling bit on it's own, sad I know)

knithryn

AHHHHHHHH I know the answer!!!!!
I picked up a breadmaking book last week and it showed how to make these!!!!
They call them cheese and marmite twists, and the quantities are for a 2 1/2 lb breadmaker so you may need to adjust it.
Ingredients
1 cup tepid water
1 tablesp skimmed milk powder
2 tablesp olive oil
1 teasp salt
3 cups white bread flour
1 teasp yeast

filling needs
1 tablesp Marmite mixed with 1 tsp water
125 g grated cheese
1 egg beaten

Put the main ingredients in that order int breadmaker and set to DOUGH.
Transfer to lightly floured surface and knead for 2 - 3mins
Roll out into rectangle approx 51 x 63 cm.
Spread the marmite over half the dough, then sprinkle on the cheese over the marmite.
Lightly brush the remaining dough with egg and fold this over the cheese and marmite section.
Using the rolling pin press down well to seal the edges,
Using a sharp knife cut the dough into think strips.
Put the strips on a well greased tray, twisting as you go.
Cover with lightly oiled clingfilm and leave to prove for 45 mins,
Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
When dough is almost twice its orginal size, bake for 15 - 20 mins or until twists are golden and crisp. Cool on a wire rack.

I haven't tried this yet, but as I was becoming addicted to the cheesy twists I ended up avoiding Asda. Let me know if you do these and how it goes.

juliapenguin

M&S used to do gorgeous ones too....