Bread Twists

Ingredients
Dough:
•Active dry yeast………………………7 g
•Warm water……………………………¼ C
•Sugar…………………………………….1 Tsp
•Warm milk……………………………..¾ C
•Olive oil…………………………………2 Tbsp
•All purpose flour……………………..3 C
•Salt………………………………………1 Tsp

Filling:
•Shredded Monterey jack cheese……¾ C
•Yellow asafetida powder……………..½ Tsp
•Italian seasonings……………………….1 Tsp

Topping:
•Cornstarch………………………..1 ½ Tsp
•Cold water………………………..2 Tbsp
•Sesame seeds……………………3 Tsp

Preparation
1) Dissolve the yeast, sugar and warm water. Let it stand until frothy.
2) In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk and oil. Add 1 cup of flour and salt and blend until smooth. Add the remaining flour and form soft dough.
3) Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. About an hour.
4) Punch down the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into 15-inch square. Sprinkle with cheese, asafetida powder and Italian seasonings.
5) Using a ruler mark the rolled dough with filling into three equal rectangular parts of 15×5 inch. Fold first part over middle (second) part and the third part over the first. Cut widthwise into 8 strips. Twist each strip twice and pinch ends to seal. Place 3-inch apart on greased baking sheets.
6) Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth in consistency; brush over the breads. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 400 F/200 C for 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet and cool.

Serves
6-8 Persons

By Anand Lila Devi Dasi