Noble knots

Mainland Noble cheese is a versatile, low-fat tasty cheese and won the 2019 Champion Cheddar Award.

Ingredients

2 cups	Plain flour
1 Tbsp	Baking powder
1 Tbsp	Sugar
1 pinch	Baking soda
1 pinch	Salt
2 Tbsp	Chives, finely chopped, with extra to garnish
50 g	Cold butter, grated
1 cup	low-fat Noble cheese, (75g), grated (Main)
1 cup	Buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt and chives in a medium bowl.
3. Rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the cheese and lightly mix. Stir in the buttermilk and mix to combine.
4. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times. Pat or roll into 2cm thick piece about 21cm square.
5. Cut into 2.5cm strips. Tie each into a loose knot. Place on an ungreased baking tray then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with the extra chives. Best served warm.

See more of Jan's winning cheese recipes:

• Goat gouda melt
• Baked brie croissant