The best ever Hungarian Cheese Sticks (sajtos rud)🇭🇺
👩🍳 Instructions:
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or your fingertips) until crumbly.
Add sour cream and egg yolk, then knead into a soft dough.
Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to rest.
Roll & Shape:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) thick.
Cut into strips about 4–5 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
Brush & Top:
Place strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Serve:
Let cool slightly — enjoy warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips & Variations:
For extra flavor: add a pinch of paprika or caraway seeds to the dough.
For flakier sticks: fold the dough in thirds, chill, then roll again (like a quick puff pastry).
Store in an airtight container — they stay crisp for 2–3 days (if they last that long!).
Would you like me to include a yeast-based version too? (Hungarians often make sajtos rud with yeast for a softer, bread-like texture — great for parties!)
