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Poppy Seed Cheese Straws
Poppy Seed Cheese Straws is a modern British recipe for a classic snack of flaky pastry sandwiched with cheese that's sprinkled with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, egged and then sliced and twisted before baking. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Poppy Seed Cheese Straws.
prep time
30 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Makes:
12 large
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesCheese RecipesBritish Recipes
These classic pastry twists with their cheese filling and poppy seed or sesame seed coating are typically served with drinks and make a great nibble to go with aperitifs.
Ingredients:
115g
flaky pastry (ie made with 115g plain flour)
75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
poppy seeds, to decorate
sesame seeds, to decorate
Method:
Prepare the flaky pastry as in the recipe.
Turn the pastry onto a floured work surface, roll out fairly thinly then evenly scatter over the Cheddar cheese. Fold the pastry over and press gently with a rolling pin to sandwich the cheese in the centre.
Cover and set aside in a cold place to chill for at least 30 minutes before use.
When chilled, roll the pastry out on a lightly-floured work surface to a rectangle about 18 x 24cm in size. Brush with egg then cut into strips about 15mm wide.
Sprinkle half with poppy seeds and the remainder with sesame seeds then twist the ends to form a spiral shape and arrange these on a baking tray.
Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 200°C (Gas Mark 7) and bake for about 20 minutes or until the pastry is well puffed up and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.
