PARMESAN AND POPPY SEED STICKS
To keep the "twist" in the cheese straws, it is essential that they be very cold when they go into a very hot oven.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 40
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions, just until it is soft enough to cut. (This should take about 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature). Puff pastry should still be very cold. Preheat oven to 425 degrees with two racks.
- In a small bowl, mix to combine cheese and cayenne pepper. In a second small bowl, combine sesame and poppy seeds with salt, and set aside.
- Arrange cold puff pastry on work surface. Cut puff pastry lengthwise into two equal 5-inch-wide halves. Brush each half with beaten egg. Sprinkle one half with cheese mixture and other half with seed mixture. Using a pastry cutter or knife, cut each half crosswise into twenty 1/2-inch strips.
- Working one at a time, twist each strip into a double spiral, and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, 1/2 inch apart. Using your thumb, press the ends of the strips down into the parchment to prevent unraveling. Transfer to freezer, and chill until very firm, about 20 minutes. (Refrigerator may be used for chilling but will take at least twice as long.) Check dough while chilling to make sure it stays twisted.
- Transfer the straws to the oven, and bake until golden, rotating baking sheets halfway through cooking time for even browning, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool the straws on a cooling rack.
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Anthony Sargent
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I can handle it.
shari james
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Parmesan cheese. Is there a substitute I can use?
Zohaib Malik
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe.
arafat pro
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to save it for later.
SM Drama
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe.
Vincent Gyekye
[email protected]These sticks are perfect for a party or potluck.
Bishar Dommun
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these again.
Rebecca Ellis
[email protected]Yum!
Nancy Woody
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these Parmesan and poppy seed sticks. They're a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer.
Akho aiko
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the sticks to brown evenly. I think I needed to use a lower oven temperature.
anicea joseph
[email protected]These sticks are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
OurLilyPad toDisney
[email protected]I love the combination of Parmesan and poppy seeds. It's so flavorful.
Ruben Ahmed
[email protected]These sticks are a great way to use up leftover Parmesan cheese.
tattooer24
[email protected]I've made these sticks several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.
Rameal Henry
[email protected]These sticks are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Emmanuella Brooklyn
[email protected]I made these sticks for my kids' lunchboxes and they were a big success. They're a great way to get them to eat their veggies.
Anthony Young
[email protected]These Parmesan and poppy seed sticks were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.