Airy Cheese Balls

Name: Airy Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; ¼ cup water, Warm; 1 ¾ cups milk, scalded; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup); ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup cornmeal

Eats Now Editorial Team · 726 kcal · Snacks & Appetizers

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Airy Cheese Balls – a delicious recipe with yeast, water, milk, cheddar cheese, sugar, shortening. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Snacks & Appetizers

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
¼ cup water, Warm
1 ¾ cups milk, scalded
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 egg, beaten
½ cup cornmeal

1
Soften yeast in water.
2
Combine milk, cheese, sugar, shortening and salt and stir until cheese melts - cool to lukewarm.
3
Add two cups flour and beat 2 minutes at medium, add egg, yeast, cornmeal and rest of flour beat 2 minutes.
4
Cover and let rise till doubled.
5
Stir down and fill greased 2 1/2 inch muffin pans halfway full.
6
Let rise till double again.
7
Bake at 375 about 20 minutes.

726

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast, ¼ cup water, Warm, 1 ¾ cups milk, scalded, 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Airy Cheese Balls falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
726 kcal
Category
Snacks & Appetizers

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