Cheese Straws are my Dad’s absolute favourite thing in the world.
I make them for him every Christmas, but I can never make them like his Mum did! Luckily I’m not easily dissuaded and I keep trying. To date, this is my best effort maybe next year I’ll have an even better one!
Method
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Sift the flours, salt and spices into a mixing bowl.
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Using your fingertips, rub in the butter.
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Add the grated cheeses and stir.
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Add the egg yolk and enough of the water to make a dough.
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Knead very gently, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least half an hour.
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Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
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Roll the dough out between two pieces of greaseproof paper until about 4mm thick and cut into long thin rectangles (about 1cm wide by 10cm long).
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Place on a baking tray and sprinkle with a little salt (this is optional!).
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Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
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Stand for a few minutes before cooling on a wire rack.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Cheese Straws are not suitable to freeze.
- Keep them in a sealed container for up to a week.
