Cheese Straws

Cheese Straws
  • Author: cheesepuff

These homemade cheddar cheese straws are irresistibly delicious with their crispy texture and bold cheesy flavor. Easy to make, these golden strips are perfect for snacking or entertaining guests. Just a handful of simple ingredients come together to create these delightful treats that will disappear quickly!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 56g of Plain Flour
  • A pinch of Salt
  • A pinch of Cayenne Pepper OR Ground Paprika
  • 70g of Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 14g of Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 56g of Butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Only if needed: 1 tbs of milk

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan.
  • Sieve the flour, salt and pepper/paprika into a bowl. Add the butter and rub well. Once rubbed well ad the grated cheese and briefly stir.
  • Moisten with egg yolk. Knead into a ball. If the mixture is still oo crumbly add the milk to it and then knead into a ball. Sprinkle some flour on a work surface. Roll the mixture out into a square and cut into thin strips (1cm).
  • Place on a lined baking tray and brush with any remaining egg yolk if you would like. Bake them for 12 - 15 mins or until golden. Cool them on a wire rack.
  • Eat and enjoy them!

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Yield

Makes 20 fingers