These cheese straws have a salty twist to them with the addition of Marmite. They are perfect for any canapé party or to stave off the hunger of any guests whilst you finish preparing the main meal. Even if you're not a fan of Marmite, you'll be won over.
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Yields:
20
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Cal/Serv:
83
Ingredients
Plain flour, to dust
320g
sheet all-butter puff pastry
11/2Tbsp.
Marmite
75g
extra mature Cheddar, finely grated
1
medium egg yolk, beaten
Directions
Step 1Line 2 large baking sheets with baking parchment. Generously flour a work surface and unroll pastry on to it, with a short edge nearest you. Spread Marmite over the top half, then sprinkle 2/3 of the Cheddar on to the Marmite. Fold lower pastry half up to enclose filling.
Step 2Re-roll filled pastry to a rough 18 x 35.5cm (7 x14in) rectangle – about 3mm (1/8in) thick. Brush with egg yolk, then sprinkle over remaining cheese. Slice across the width into 2cm (3/4in) strips. Gently twist each strip into a spiral and arrange on the lined sheets. Chill for 10min.
Step 3 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Cook straws for 15-20min until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve just-warm or at room temperature.
Get ahead
Make up to 4 days ahead; cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Per Straw:
Calories: 83
Protein: 3g
Total Fat: 5g
Saturates: 4g
Carbs: 6g
Total Sugars: 0g
Fibre: 0g
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