HOMEMADE CHEESE STRAWS

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Ever since her catering days, Martha has been baking these light-as-air cheese straws. You can buy versions, but nothing rivals cheese straws fresh out of the oven. For a variation, try rolling the puff pastry in poppy seeds, paprika, or sesame seeds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

All-purpose flour, for work surface
Puff Pastry, made through the fourth turn
12 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated medium-fine (about 4 cups)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry dough to a 9-by-20-inch rectangle. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over center of dough. Starting at the near short end, fold dough into thirds, enclosing cheese. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour. Repeat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Cut dough in half; wrap half in plastic, and refrigerate. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the dough to a 12-by-15-inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. (Do not press too hard on edges.)
  • Using a pastry brush, dust off excess flour; brush beaten egg over dough until well moistened. Sprinkle 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cheese and a pinch of salt over lower half of dough. Fold top half over cheese-covered half. Gently press to seal. Brush top of dough with beaten egg; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cheese and a pinch of salt.
  • Trim dough to 12 by 6 1/2 inches with a pastry wheel or knife. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough, cheese, and salt.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a pastry wheel, cut dough into 3/8-by-12-inch strips; twist into spirals. Space 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets. Press ends onto sheets to prevent straws from straightening. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Bake until golden and cooked through, about 18 minutes. Loosen straws from sheets with a thin spatula; transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 day.

Hridoy Sarkar
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These cheese straws were a bit too dry. I think I would add a little more milk next time.


Tyson FINLEY
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I made these cheese straws for a party and they were a big hit! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Andy Miller
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These cheese straws were delicious! I loved the cheesy flavor and the crispy texture. I will definitely be making them again.


Rashid Khan 19
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These cheese straws were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


yaso xjkk
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I've made these cheese straws several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Valerie Ify
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These cheese straws were perfect! They were crispy, cheesy, and addictive. I couldn't stop eating them.


Shojj SHOKINKISS
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These cheese straws were a bit bland. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Sayed Anas
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These cheese straws were easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and they were nice and cheesy. I will definitely be making them again.


Nazziwa Anisha
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I made these cheese straws for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Marv Campuzano
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These cheese straws were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.


Ishan Khan
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I've tried many cheese straw recipes, and this one is by far the best! The straws are crispy and cheesy, and they have the perfect amount of salt. I highly recommend this recipe.


Barrack
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These cheese straws were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.