Cheese Straws

Ingredients

• 100 g self raising flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 50 g margarine
• 70 g cheese (grated)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 1 tbsp semi skimmed milk
• 15 g cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 180ºC (fan assisted, 200°C non fan) and spray two baking trays with oil or line with silicone mats

2. 2

   In a large bowl mix together 100g self raising flour, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp mustard powder and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

3. 3

   Add 50g margarine and rub into the flour using the tips of your finger tips until it resembles breadcrumbs

4. 4

   Add 70g cheese and 1 egg and mix until the dough has just started to form a ball

5. 5

   Lightly dust your surface and roll the dough until it is approximately 5mm thick

6. 6

   Cut the dough into strips, as big or as small as you like and then put them on the baking tray

7. 7

   Brush with 1 tbsp milk and sprinkle with 15g cheese. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden

8. 8

   Leave to cool completely on a wire rack before storing