Cheese twists

Makes 16-20 twists

Cheesy twists or cheese straws, whatever you wish to name them they are buttery, crunchy pastry layers lined with spicy mustard, salty cheese, sweet brown sugar, chili & herbs.

You can make them thin or wide, or add in other desired flavors to suit your tastes.

Try cheddar & chive, mozzarella & sundried tomatoes or pesto & Parmesan. Can also be made sweet with cinnamon, brown sugar & spices. 

Makes 16-20

Ingredients:

1 recipe rough puff pastry rolled about 9 x 13”

1 1/2 tbsp honey mustard or wholegrain mustard 

1 tbsp brown sugar 

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried herbs 

1/2 crushed chili flakes or to taste 

1/2 cup grated Parmesan or any hard cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roll the puff pastry on a floured surface to ⅛-inch thick rectangle.

3. Brush the puff pastry with the mustard. 

4. Spread the parmesan on one half of the pastry. Sprinkle with sugar, paprika, chili & herbs. 

5. Fold the top piece of puff pastry over the cheese part. Press to flatten.

6. Roll the puff pastry again to ¼-inch thick.

7. Cut the pastry into ½-inch thick strands. You can use a ruler or a cutting board to get them straight.

8. Gently twist each strand (in the opposite sides) and place on a baking sheet. Press the ends so the strands stay in place.
   
   Bake the cheese sticks for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. 

9. Allow to cool. 

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