Cheese straws

Method

• step 1

  Use a little butter to grease a baking sheet and set the oven to preheat at 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.

• step 2

  Sieve the flour into a bowl and add the butter.

• step 3

  Rub in the butter until it creates ‘breadcrumbs’.

• step 4

  Add the cheese, then half the beaten egg and mix with a knife. Bring the dough together with your hands.

• step 5

  Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is 1/2cm thick. Cut out the ‘straws’ and place on the baking sheet.

• step 6

  Glaze with the rest of the egg if you have enough, or some milk.

• step 7

  Put in the oven for 10 minutes until golden brown.