These cheese straws are so moreish. You’ll have to make a nice big batch, as one just won’t be enough. They are a delicious party snack, or if you fancy a lunchtime treat, either way, you won’t be disappointed.
Cheese Straws Recipe UK
Makes about 16 straws
Ingredients
375g plain flour
½ tsp salt
225g butter
175g cheddar cheese
50g parmesan
1 tsp paprika
2 egg yolks
Method
Sift flour into a bowl and add the salt.
Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until you have a breadcrumb-like mixture.
Grate and add the cheese to the mixture. Also add the egg yolks, paprika and 4 tbsps of water.
Mix it all together to make a firm dough.
Wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
Retrieve the dough from the fridge and roll it out to the thickness of a £1 coin.
Cut the dough into long strips and then twist into shape.
Lay them on a baking tray lined with parchment.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes.
Enjoy these cheese straws either on their own. I like mine with a dollop of chutney. They will keep in an airtight container, but they are best eaten freshly baked.
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This is making me hungry! #picknmix
Oh dear sorry about that!
I’ve never made these, but I think they are in my near future! What a great addition to a buffet, and they would be great with soup or salad too. In fact, perhaps a nice side with Lamb Pumpkin Stew!
Ooh yes I didn’t think about this. I’d love a couple of these with my lunchtime soup. Nice!
Great recipe, I’m definitely going to try this!
Janet
Hope you enjoy it Janet. It’s been one of our highlights this autumn.
Looks great to me. #PicknMix
Thanks Helena
These look delicious. We all love cheese straws so I am betting they wouldn’t last long in our house – I will need to try it out. x #AnythingGoes
Ooh! I didn’t think I had enough ingredients in to do baking today, but I do have enough to try these. That’s our activity sorted for this afternoon. Yum
You had me at “cheese.” Definitely trying and pinning now!
Mmmm these look so good. Cheese straws are one of my favourites!
#BloggerClubUK
Mine too Cathryn, they go down so well. Maybe too well!
These look delicious! I love cheese straws and haven’t made them for ages. I must put that right with my girls x #blogclubuk
They’d be great to do with your girls Laura. Kids love getting their hands dirty in the kitchen!
LOVE cheese straws! They are a staple at parties in the south. I’ve created a twist to them to make them healthier for my little ones – I add baked kale that has been crushed up! They’re really good!
That’s a great idea Kellie. I’m not a bit kale fan but I do like to try it in other things to see if I can find a way to like it. It is supposed to be a superfood. I’ll have to try that next time I pop some together for a gathering.