Spicy Cheese Straws

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Spicy Cheese Straws

 

1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

1 puff pastry sheet, thawed

1 tbsp. cumin seed

coarse sea salt

1/4 cup of whipped egg or liquid egg substitute

 

Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat

oven to 425 degrees.

In a small bowl, toss together the cheese, ground

cumin, and ground cayenne pepper. On a lightly floured

surface, roll the pastry sheet into a 14 " x12 "

rectangle. Brush the pastry with egg, and cut the

pastry in half to form two 12 " x7 " rectangles. Sprinkle

the cheese mixture over one rectangle. Turne the other

rectangle over, wash side down, and place on the

cheese covered rectangle. Press firmly to force out

any air pockets. Roll pastry out slightly to make

layers adhere.

Brush the pastry with egg substitute, and sprinkle

evenyly with cumin seed and coarse salt to taste. Cut

into strips about 7 1/2 " x 1/2 " . Twist strips and

arrange on baking sheets about 1 " apart. Press the

ends onto the sheet to keep the strips twisted. Bake

10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or

at room temperature.

Serves 8.