Cheese Straws

I love cheese straws. I remember making them at school in cookery class and I have been hooked ever since.

They are a great birthday party food idea as kids love to eat with their hands and on the move. These homemade cheesey straws will be perfect for that.

This recipe is for those of you who haven't the time or the inclination to make the pastry from scratch. A bit of a cheats recipe but delicious all the same.

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Ingredients:

Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 10 - 12 minutes
Makes : 15 - 20 cheese straws

350 gm ready to roll Puff pastry
Grated Parmesan cheese or other strong cheese
Flour for rolling
Salt
Paprika

Method:

Preheat the oven to 220C/ Gas mark 7.
Lightly flour your work surface and unroll the pastry.
Sprinkle on a generous handful of cheese and then fold the pastry in half
Roll the pastry so it is 1/2cm thick.
Sprinkle on more cheese and then very lightly press it down with your hand or the rolling pin so that it sticks to the pastry.
Cut the pastry into thin strips roughly 7 cm long and 1 cm wide.
Carefully twist each strip a few times and then lay on the baking sheet. Alternatively you could roll them up if that is easier.
Optional : Sprinkle with a little salt and paprika.
Cook in the center of the oven for 12 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Leave to cool, then pop them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.