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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal72
  • fat5g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs6g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre0g
  • protein2g
  • salt0.18g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    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.

  • step 2

    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.

RECIPE TIPS
FREEZING

This canapé can be frozen

for up to 3 months.

If you're short on baking trays, then

once the canapés are frozen solid, transfer

them to freezer bags.

Make sure they are well wrapped or

sealed to preserve them properly.

Label everything clearly to remind yourself

what you've frozen.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2010

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

benzathine

Used Parmesan. instead of cheddar, very tasty

Twinklebum99

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

I made these this evening with my 3 year old. Sprinkled some extra cheese over the top and we're very tasty

glitter1007

Disappointing - not a great cheese straw recipe. Not enough cheese, too much pastry.

atg123

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Have done these with Shortcrust and Puff Pastry. Both work well but the Puff pastry does lack some substance. Needs an extra mature chedder as mentioned before. Half a pinch of cayenne would probably be enough as well. Otherwise, lovely and so simple.

I think the freezing is part of the process.

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jak-jak

confused! this reads - to me! that freezing is part of the process?? do you then cook from frozen or can you just prepare and cook. Sorry that sounds silly but not made cheese straws before & catering for 65 at the weekend! I like the look of this recipe - thanks!

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