Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and warm water, stir with a spoon until shaggy dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 0.33 cup unsalted butter, 0.75 cup warm water
Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Roll rested dough to about 3mm thickness. Cut into strips 4 inches long by 1 inch wide. Wrap each dried cheese stick diagonally in a dough strip and press edges firmly with a fork to seal tight.
12 oz queso blanco
Heat vegetable or canola oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to exactly 350°F using a thermometer. Maintain this temperature throughout frying.
vegetable or canola oil
Fry 3-4 wrapped cheese sticks at a time for 4-6 minutes, turning once halfway through, until evenly golden brown. Drain on paper towels immediately.
