Carrot Snack Sticks

Carrot Snack Sticks

1 C. all purpose flour
2 T. parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. carrot, finely shredded and thin
2 T. canola or vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the first four ingredients and stir to combine. Using your hands, add the carrots to the flour mixture coating the carrot pieces with flour. Add the oil and work with your hands to bring the dough together. (You really have to be patient with working this dough together so that the flour absorbs the oil. If you are concerned that it is not coming together, just add 1 extra tsp of oil to the dough and work it with your hands forming a ball until it comes together.) Form the carrot parmesan dough into a flat rectangular disk and allow to rest for 1-2 minutes then roll out 1/2 inch thick on parchment paper or a dry clean surface. Using a knife, cut the dough into sticks, 2 inches long by 1/4 inch wide. Bake on a Silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet for 15-17 minutes. Cool and serve.

Edit:  I have to say that mine appeared to come out exactly like the picture and such, but although the original recipe had rave reviews from kids.  We didn’t like them much.  VERY bland, and quite dry.  I had no trouble with them holding together, I microplaned the carrot.

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