Cheese Straws
These flavorful cheese straws are a delicious combination of sharp cheddar and nutty Parmesan encased in a buttery, crispy pastry. The perfect blend of savory flavors with a hint of mustard and cayenne pepper will have you reaching for seconds. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or appetizer, these homemade cheese straws bring a touch of elegance to any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 375g/13oz plain flour
- pinch salt
- 225g/8oz butter
- 150g/5½oz mature cheddar
- 50g/1¾oz freshly grated parmesan
- pinch English mustard
- small pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 free-range eggs
Instructions
- Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in the butter until all the lumps are gone and the texture is like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the cheese, mustard powder, cayenne, and egg yolks. Add 4-5 tablespoons of cold water and mix to a firm dough.
- Wrap in cling film or a reusable plastic bag and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Roll out the dough to a square, roughly the thickness of a £2 coin. Cut the square in half, then cut each half into 1cm/½in strips.
- Transfer carefully onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until crisp, then leave to cool on the tray.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes approximately 36 cheese straws
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