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Crispy Venezuelan Tequeños Recipe Easy Cheese Bread Sticks for Summer Parties

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These crispy Venezuelan tequeños are golden, crackling cheese bread sticks with a gooey cheese center, perfect for summer parties and casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) cold water, add gradually until dough comes together
  • 8 ounces (225g) queso blanco or fresh mozzarella, cut into sticks about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, enough for deep frying (about 4 cups or 1 liter)
  • Optional: Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) for brushing
  • Optional: Chili powder or smoked paprika for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the cold cubed butter. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits remaining.
  2. Gradually pour in about ⅓ cup (80ml) of cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cut queso blanco or mozzarella into sticks approximately 3 inches long and ½ inch thick. Set aside.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
  5. Slice the dough into strips about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 6 inches (15 cm) long.
  6. Place a cheese stick at one end of a dough strip and roll tightly, sealing the edge by pressing gently but firmly. Use water or egg wash if needed to help it stick. Ensure no cheese is exposed.
  7. Pour oil into a deep fryer or pot to a depth of about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm). Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Fry a few tequeños at a time for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve warm while the cheese is melty and the crust is crispy.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for better dough texture. Avoid overfilling to prevent cheese leaks. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) and fry in small batches. Drain excess oil on paper towels. Dough can be chilled again if too sticky. Baking option: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes for a lighter version.

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