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Makes 4-1/2 dozen2 cups cold water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded (1-1/2 cups) CRISCO Shortening for deep frying Combine water, salt, and cornmeal in a heavy saucepan; mix until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very stiff, thick, and pulls away from sides of pan. (This takes 6 to 9 minutes.) Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Pat mixture evenly into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch utility dish. Let stand uncovered 30 minutes at room temperature. Do not chill dough. Cut into 3 lengthwise sections and 18 crosswise strips. Heat Crisco to 365ºF in a deep saucepan or deep fryer. Add sticks to hot Crisco, one at a time, frying 3 sticks at a time for 3 minutes or until golden brown. (If sticks run together, cut apart after frying.) Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. |
