Lady Locks

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Lady Locks to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Lady Locks, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 pound cottage cheese, creamed
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons marshmallow
• creme
• 1 cup milk
• Cream together butter, margarine, cottage cheese, salt and 4 cups
• of flour. Shape into a large square, cover and chill overnight.

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Cut dough into 4 quarters

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Roll each quarter out individually, about 1/8 inch thick

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cut into 8 inch strips, as wide as you like

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Roll over tubes (I use clothespins covered with aluminum foil)

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until brown

Step 6: Technique & Execution

To make Filling: Cook milk and 4 tablespoons of flour until thick paste forms