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May Day Snacks 60 min Medium 6 wyświetleń ~10.03 PLN * - (0)
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Cheese sticks with sesame are crunchy, small snacks made from aromatic dough based on yellow cheese and cold butter, coated in sesame seeds. The inspiration combines classic Polish ingredients with a spring vibe — served cold or slightly warm, perfect for a picnic and outdoor gatherings. They have a pronounced cheesy flavor with hints of sweet paprika and black pepper, a crunchy outer texture, and a buttery, slightly crumbly interior. They look appetizing: golden, covered in white and black sesame seeds, served in a basket or on a board. They pair wonderfully with a dill cottage cheese dip, a garlic buttermilk dip, or spicy ketchup. The recipe is accessible for beginners — I detail each step from preparing the dough, shaping the sticks, to baking and serving.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Wheat flour 300 g
  • Butter 100 g
  • Yellow cheese 200 g
  • Chicken egg 2 szt. (~120 g)
  • Milk 30 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.2 szczypt (~5 g)
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • Sesame 40 g
  • Sweet paprika 5 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Thyme 2 g
  • Czosnek granulowany 1.5 łyżeczki (~3 g)
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~10.03 PLN (2.51 PLN/porcję)
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Take the butter out and keep it in the fridge until use — it must be cold. Preheat the oven to 200°C (top-bottom) or 190°C (fan). Prepare a large bowl, a cheese grater, a knife or scraper, a sheet of baking paper, and a baking tray. Grate the yellow cheese on the fine side of the grater and set it aside in a bowl. Weigh all the ingredients according to the list.

Ingredients: Butter, yellow cheese, Wheat flour
Use a grater with small holes for cheese, cold butter cut into 1–2 cm cubes makes it easier to rub in. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. If you have a convection oven, set it to 190°C.

Cake

2

In a large bowl, sift the flour. Add salt, sweet paprika, and black pepper, as well as (if using) thyme and garlic powder. Toss the cold butter cubes into the flour. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers or use a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (small pieces of butter the size of a pea).

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Butter, Salt, sweet paprika, Black pepper, Thyme, Czosnek granulowany
Use a mixer with a dough hook or two knives (knife technique). If you are mixing by hand, work quickly so that the butter doesn't soften too much.
3

Add grated yellow cheese to the crumble and quickly mix with a fork or spatula. Crack one egg (save the other for brushing) and add 30 ml of milk. Quickly combine the ingredients into a uniform, slightly sticky dough — mix with a fork, then with your hands in the bowl. The dough should not be too wet; if it is dry, add an extra teaspoon of milk.

Ingredients: yellow cheese, Milk, Wheat flour
Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula for initial mixing, and your hands for quick kneading. Do not knead for long — max 1–2 minutes, to avoid warming the butter.

Cooling

4

Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling will make rolling easier and ensure that the sticks are crispy and do not spread during baking.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Butter, yellow cheese
Use a flat bowl or countertop to quickly shape the ball. If you're in a hurry, freeze for 15 minutes, but do not let it harden completely.

Shaping

5

Remove the dough and place it between two sheets of baking paper. Roll it out into a rectangle about 3–5 mm thick (0.3–0.5 cm). Remove the top sheet of paper and, using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the dough into strips 1.5–2 cm wide and 10–12 cm long. You can gently twist each strip for a twisted stick effect or leave them straight.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, yellow cheese
Use a steel knife or a pastry cutter for the convex cut. If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 5–10 minutes before cutting. Try to make the strips of even width — use a ruler to measure on the paper.

Finishing

6

Arrange the sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 1–2 cm between them. Beat the second egg and brush each stick with it — this will help the sesame seeds stick better and give the sticks a golden color. Generously sprinkle with sesame seeds. Additionally, you can add a mix of white and black sesame seeds for decoration.

Ingredients: Sesame
The best silicone brush for spreading; if you don't have one, use a spoon to spread the egg. Don't apply too much egg, as the fingers will be too moist.

Baking

7

Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes at 200°C (or 10–13 minutes at 190°C with fan) until the sticks turn golden brown and are crispy on the outside. Rotate the tray halfway through the time for even browning.

Ingredients: Sesame
The best position for the baking tray is on the middle rack. Baking time depends on the thickness of the sticks — watch them starting from the 10th minute. The finished sticks should be golden at the edges and springy to the touch.

Cooling and Serving

8

Remove the sticks from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Serve with a choice of dill cottage cheese dip, garlic buttermilk dip, or horseradish sauce.

Ingredients: yellow cheese, Sesame
Use a spatula to transfer the sticks to avoid damaging the edges. For a picnic, pack them in a basket with parchment paper to keep them crispy.

Fun Fact

💡

Cheese sticks are a variation of savory cookies and crunchy snacks known in many cuisines; in Poland, they often appear at parties and family gatherings, and the addition of sesame increases the crunchiness and gives a slightly nutty aroma.

Best for

Majówka Piknik Spotkanie ze znajomymi

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve on a wooden board or in a basket lined with paper. Arrange small bowls with dips next to it: cottage cheese with dill (cottage cheese + buttermilk + dill + salt + pepper), garlic dip (buttermilk + granulated garlic + salt), and spicy ketchup. For aesthetic effect, sprinkle a few sticks with fresh dill or sorrel leaves just before serving.

🥡 Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature for up to 24 hours — best within the first 6–8 hours. To refresh, briefly heat in the oven for 3–4 minutes at 180°C. Refrigeration is not recommended (it may soften).

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