West Bothnia Cheese Fritters
Ingredients
- 900 g 7 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 210 g 1 3/4 cups grated aged cheddar cheese
- 7 g 1/4 packet active dry yeast
- 900 ml 3 3/4 cups cold water
- 120 ml 1/2 cup oil
- 5 g 1 teaspoon salt
- Additional grated aged cheddar or cheese slices for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Dissolve the yeast in cold water in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the oil and grated cheese, then gradually mix in most of the flour until a rough dough comes together.
3. Knead by hand for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and shiny. Add the salt and knead for 1 more minute.
4. Divide the dough into small equal portions and roll each into a tight ball.
5. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel, and refrigerate overnight.
6. The next day, preheat oven to 220°C 425°F.
7. Remove tray from refrigerator and, if desired, top each ball with extra grated cheese or a small slice of cheddar.
8. Bake on the middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until deeply golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Tools
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- clean towel
- oven
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