Today I suggest trying these potato and cheese sticks. They are soft bites that can be used as snacks or as a bread substitute. Delicious when served with cold cuts, cheeses, or simply with some dips. I must admit, I adore these tasty little things: I love eating them, but I also enjoy making them, kneading them, and watching them rise. Be warned, you can’t stop at just one, especially if you enjoy them warm.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Potato Sticks
For those following a vegetarian diet, simply substitute Grana/Parmigiano with a similar cheese made with vegetable rennet.
Herbes de Provence are a mix of dried aromatic herbs. They can be found at the supermarket or online by clicking HERE. If you can’t find them, you can substitute with your preferred herbs.
- 12 oz potatoes (weighed with skin)
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 oz Grana Padano cheese, grated (or Parmesan)
- 1 egg (medium)
- nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
- Herbes de Provence
- salt
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking Tray
Preparation of Potato Sticks
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and boil them with the skin starting from lightly salted cold water.
Then pass them through a potato masher.
Collect the puree (about 11 oz) in a bowl or a mixer. Add a pinch of salt, the flour (sifted), the grated cheese, and a good grind of nutmeg.
Mix, then add the egg and the softened butter cut into pieces.
Knead everything and add a little more flour if the mixture is too soft,
Transfer the mixture into a bowl and also add a good pinch of Herbes de Provence.
Knead the dough a little more, then take small amounts and, on a floured surface, form small rolls. Cut each roll into pieces about 2.5 inches long.
Finally, arrange the potato sticks on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake them in a preheated ventilated oven at 356°F for 20 minutes.
Take them out of the oven and let them cool slightly before enjoying them. Enjoy! Paola
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