These are a great finger food that can be easily transported in a lunch box and they don’t make too much mess when eaten. However, they’re not something I would make all the time as they do use rather a lot of cheese!
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Cheese straws recipe
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
- 250g cheddar cheese, grated
- 125g wholemeal flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon mild chilli powder or paprika
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1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6.
2. Cream the butter and cheddar in a food processor. Stir in the flour and form the mixture into a soft dough.
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3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it’s 1.5cm thick. Brush with the beaten egg then cut into 5cm strips.
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4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chilli powder or paprika.
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5. Put the strips on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until they are crisp and golden.
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