CHEESE STRAWS

100 g = 3.5 oz

 

100g plain or wholemeal flour
100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
100g parmesan cheese, grated (or whatever yellow cheese you have, I used a little cheddar too)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 egg yolk

Preheat the oven to 200 C and line 2-3 trays with baking paper.

Using an electric mixer on a low speed, combine the flour and butter until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Add the cheese, chilli, salt and pepper, and mix until combined.

Add the egg yolk and mix in by hand.

Shape the dough into a rectangle and on a lightly floured surface, roll it out until it is 5mm thick.

Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice into 1cm straws. Cut in half, and place on baking trays.

Bake for 7-8 minutes, until golden. Makes 5o straws.