Crispy Cheese Twists

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

Mix flour, salt, baking powder and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Mix in the butter with a fork (you can use a pastry cutter if you have one) until the mixture is crumbly.

Drizzle the cold water into the bowl slowly, mixing with the fork as you do so. Add the cheese and continue to mix until a nice dough has formed.

Put the dough onto a floured work surface. Roll the dough into a rectangular shape that’s about 1/2 inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch strips. Twist each strip as desired, and place on an un-greased baking sheet.

Place in the oven for about 5 minutes then remove pan from oven. Brush the beaten egg on top of each twist and sprinkle additional cheese on top (more cheddar or a different kind). The egg adds a nice shine and helps the cheese topping stick.

Place back in oven and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes:
– I also made Parmesan twists with rosemary on top! You could also try tons of other cheeses and toppings.
– Though these can be stored, they do lose some crispiness. Placing them in the oven at 200 F for about 5-10 minutes after storing can bring that crisp back!