Cheese Straws

Flaky, buttery cheese straws made with cheddar and parmesan, chilled for stability and baked until crisp and golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 111.5 kcals 4015.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.9 grams 282.6 grams
Fat 8 grams 288.4 grams
Protein 2.5 grams 88.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
36 straws
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
225
g
Butter
diced
150
g
50
g
Parmesan Cheese
freshly grated vegetarian hard cheese alternative
2
piece
Egg
free-range yolks only
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
pinch
Cayenne Pepper
small pinch

Steps

  • Sift 375g flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl.
  • Rub in 225g diced butter using fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the cheeses, mustard powder, cayenne, and two egg yolks.
  • Mix in 4 to 5 tablespoons of cold water to form a firm dough.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Roll the dough into a square roughly the thickness of a coin.
  • Cut the square in half and then into 1cm strips.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp and allow to cool on the tray.