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Cheese straws

Tutor: Michelle Wilding, Boozy Bakers

Professional baker and cookery author Michelle returns with these tasty and extremely moreish savouries.

Officially known as Cheese straws, Michelle demonstrates how to turn these humble cheese snacks into a spooky Halloween treat.

Preparation

Set out your ingredients and equipment.

Video time

38 minutes

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  • 375g Plain flour
  • 225g Chilled unsalted butter
  • 2 Medium egg yolks
  • 150g Grated Cheddar cheese
  • 50g Grated Italian hard cheese
  • 1tsp Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Good pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • 4-5 tbsp Cold Water
  • 25 flaked Almond Slices (optional)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Rolling pin
  • Cling film
  • Baking tray lined with parchment paper