Recipes: Cheese & mustard straws

Cheese & mustard straws

The cheese straw is a versatile favourite. Add mustard and cayenne to give this entertaining staple a little kick

  • 375g sheet shortcrust pastry
  • 50g grated cheddar cheese
  • pinch mustard powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg , beaten

    Method

  • Cover half the shortcrust pastry sheet with grated cheddar, mustard powder and cayenne. Fold the pastry over like a book and roll lightly with a rolling pin to seal.
  • Cut into 1cm strips, then halve each strip and twist 2-3 times. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, cover with cling film and freeze. To serve, brush with beaten egg and cook at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp.
72 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 6g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, salt 0,18 g