Kaasstengels

kaasstengels Kaasstengels' dough is made of a fine mixture of butter or margarine with egg yolks, with addition of grated cheese, then mixed together with flour, cornstarch and baking powder. The kind of cheese being use might be edam, gouda or cheddar. The dough is rolled into small rectangles, brushed with egg yolk, sprinkled with grated cheese, and then baked. Nutritional yeast can be used as a substitute for cheese to make it suitable for a vegan diet. These pieces of kaasstengels must be kept in an airtight container, e.g. tin, plastic or glass container, to maintain its freshness and crumbly texture. ==See also==