Magic Wand Snacks

 

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2

teaspoons baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

cup shortening

2/3

cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2

cup finely chopped salami, bologna or fully cooked ham

3/4

cup milk

Ketchup, mustard or cheese dip, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 450ºF. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese and salami. Stir in just enough milk until a soft dough forms.
• 2 Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 10 times. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Pat dough into 8-inch square; cut square in half. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch strips. (For crisper sticks, arrange strips to have about 1-inch space between them.)
• 3 Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool with ketchup, mustard or cheese dip.