Cheese & Thyme Straws
These Cheese & Thyme Straws are a twist on a delicious classic. Dried thyme compliments the cheese in these simple and tasty treats. You might want to make a double batch!
Ingredients
- 100 g self raising flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 50 g margarine
- 70 g cheese grated
- 1 egg
to finish
- 1 tbsp semi skimmed milk
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 15 g cheese grated
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 180ºC (fan assisted, 200°C non fan) and spray two baking trays with oil or line with silicone mats
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In a large bowl add 100g self raising flour, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp dried thyme and 50g margarine
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Rub the margarine into the flour using your finger tips until it resembles breadcrumbs
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Add 70g cheese and 1 egg and mix until the dough has just started to form a ball
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Lightly dust your surface and roll the dough until it is approximately 5mm thick
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Cut the dough into strips, as big or as small as you like and then put them on the baking tray
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Mix together 15g cheese and ½ tsp dried thyme in a bowl
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Brush each straw with 1 tbsp milk and sprinkle with the cheese & thyme mixture
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Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary.