Tequeños

Ingredients

• 24 sticks queso blanco or mozzarella, about 3 inches long
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Oil, for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1Combine flour, egg, water, melted butter, and salt to form a smooth, elastic dough; let rest 15 minutes.
2. 2Roll the dough thin and cut into strips about 1 inch wide.
3. 3Wrap each cheese stick spirally with a strip of dough, sealing the ends to fully enclose the cheese.
4. 4Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot.
5. 5Fry the tequeños in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning, until golden brown all over.
6. 6Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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