Cheese Straws: A Straw that you can Devour

Cheese straws are traditional English snacks or appetizers. These are cookies made of flour, butte, salt, cayenne pepper, and cheddar cheese. Variations of this iconic snack is available in variety of spices, nuts and cheese as well. These straws are Southern staple which are nothing but savoury, crisp, and an ultimate satisfying spontaneous craving.

A Home Guide to Crunchiness and Perfection!

The best part of this snack is its versatility- a fancy tea party or inside the tiffin box of your kid or a party-starter. These addictive snacks can be treats to all in no time. Pastry Prime, Guwahati, an expert in cakes and pastries offers this fancy yet dependable snacks for your everyday cravings.

Just picture this: a warm cup of your favourite beverage, a chilly evening, your favourite song on loop, and cheese straws. So if you want try these at home, here’s a guide to Pastry Prime approved Cheese Straws recipe for those home bakers in you.

Ingredients Required

• A sheet of homemade or store-bought puff pastry
• A cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp of paprika
• 1 beaten egg
• ½ a tsp of garlic
• Pepper and salt to taste

Method

• Preheat the oven at 400°F or 200°C. Also prepare a baking sheet with a parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry.
• Sprinkle the different types of evenly over the pastry sheets.
• Sprinkle the pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to taste. Press the cheese over the dough gently.
• Now cut the strips 1-inch wide and twist them many times till they form like a ‘straw’.
• Egg wash each strip with a brush for a golden brush.
• On the baking sheet, place the straws and bake them for around 15 minutes, or till they turn crispy and golden brown.
• Allow them to cool before serving.

Bon appetite! Now create your fresh batches of these crispy cheesy goodness and keep them stashed for your guilty pleasure! Or else, come visit us at Pastry Prime, Guwahati for more such delectable snacks, dry cakes, pastries, and celebration cakes.