Cheese Straws

Serves: 4

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

46

Sweetness

43

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment

2

Divide the pastry into 3 equal portions

3

Roll out one portion to rectangle 1/8 inch thick and 10 inches in length

4

Sprinkle the Gruyere evenly over the surface and dust very lightly with cayenne

5

Use the palms of your hand or a rolling pin to firmly press the cheese into the dough

6

Cut the dough into 1/2" wide strips, twist them, and arrange them on a baking sheet

7

Continue with the remaining pastry, sprinkling Cheddar cheese on one batch and Parmesan and prosciutto, if using on the other, on the other

8

Chill for at least 30 minutes before baking

9

Preheat the oven to 400 F

10

Bake the straws until puffed and golden brown, 8-10 minutes

11

Cool and serve