Cheesy Marmite straws

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 190°C.

• step 2

  Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

• step 3

  Cut the butter into pieces, add to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture has the consistency of fine breadcrumbs.

• step 4

  Add the grated cheese and pepper.

• step 5

  Beat the egg and add gradually to the dough – just enough to make it stiff.

• step 6

  Wrap the dough in greaseproof paper and pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes.

• step 7

  Lightly flour a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Cut into strips (or straws) about 14cm x 1.5cm.

• step 8

  Spread a thin layer of Marmite onto each straw.

• step 9

  Either twist the straws in the middle or leave them straight, and place them onto a baking tray. Make sure they’re not touching one another.

• step 10

  Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Then cool on a wire rack.

• step 11

  Warm the Marmite slightly to make spreading easier. Try using small cookie cutters to make shaped savoury biscuits: ideal for lunch boxes.