Cheese & Mustard Straws

The cheese straw is a versatile favourite. Add mustard and cayenne to give this entertaining staple a little kick

• Cooking Time Prep 10 mins
  Cook 30 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 28

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  72

• Protein

  2g

• Carbs

  6g

• Fat

  5g

• Saturates

  2g

• Fibre

  0g

• Sugar

  0g

• Salt

  0.18g

Ingredients

• 375g sheet shortcrust pastry
• 50g grated cheddar cheese
• pinch mustard powder
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Cover half the shortcrust pastry sheet with grated cheddar, mustard powder and cayenne. Fold the pastry over like a book and roll lightly with a rolling pin to seal.
2. Cut into 1cm strips, then halve each strip and twist 2-3 times. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, cover with cling film and freeze. To serve, brush with beaten egg and cook at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp.

Categories: Courses, Dairy