Cheese Pastry
Delight your little ones with these scrumptious cheese pastries that are both wholesome and baked to perfection! Made with creamy cheese and a touch of whole wheat flour, these guilt-free treats are a tasty way to introduce new flavors without the frying. Perfect for tiny hands, these pastries are sure to be a hit at snack time!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1/2 cup of corn flour (62.5 g)
- 1/2 cup of boiling water (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup of sour starch (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sift the corn flour well.
- 2
Place it in a bowl with the sour starch, add the boiling water, and knead well until a smooth dough forms.
- 3
Open the dough with your hand, place the filling (I used mozzarella cheese), and close it by pressing the edges with your fingers.
- 4
Place in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use boiling water at exactly 212°F (100°C) when mixing with corn flour to instantly gelatinize the starches, creating a pliable dough that won't crack when stretched.technique212°F
- ✓Knead the hot dough for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a smooth, elastic consistency - the heat activates gluten-like proteins in corn flour that provide structure.timing3-4 minutes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before cooking to ensure the 180°C temperature is stable, preventing uneven cooking and soggy bottoms.equipment180°C, 3 minutes preheat
- ✓Use low-moisture mozzarella (45-50% water content) instead of fresh mozzarella to prevent steam buildup that can make the pastry soggy and cause bursting.ingredient45-50% moisture
- ✓Seal edges by pressing with slightly damp fingers - the moisture creates steam that helps corn flour particles bind together for a leak-proof seal.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Cheese Pastry
Delight your little ones with these scrumptious cheese pastries that are both wholesome and baked to perfection! Made with creamy cheese and a touch of whole wheat flour, these guilt-free treats are a tasty way to introduce new flavors without the frying. Perfect for tiny hands, these pastries are sure to be a hit at snack time!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1/2 cup of corn flour (62.5 g)
- 1/2 cup of boiling water (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup of sour starch (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sift the corn flour well.
- 2
Place it in a bowl with the sour starch, add the boiling water, and knead well until a smooth dough forms.
- 3
Open the dough with your hand, place the filling (I used mozzarella cheese), and close it by pressing the edges with your fingers.
- 4
Place in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use boiling water at exactly 212°F (100°C) when mixing with corn flour to instantly gelatinize the starches, creating a pliable dough that won't crack when stretched.technique212°F
- ✓Knead the hot dough for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a smooth, elastic consistency - the heat activates gluten-like proteins in corn flour that provide structure.timing3-4 minutes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before cooking to ensure the 180°C temperature is stable, preventing uneven cooking and soggy bottoms.equipment180°C, 3 minutes preheat
- ✓Use low-moisture mozzarella (45-50% water content) instead of fresh mozzarella to prevent steam buildup that can make the pastry soggy and cause bursting.ingredient45-50% moisture
- ✓Seal edges by pressing with slightly damp fingers - the moisture creates steam that helps corn flour particles bind together for a leak-proof seal.technique