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!
Heat the oven to 180ºC (fan assisted, 200°C non fan) and spray two baking trays with oil or line with silicone mats
In a large bowl add 100g self raising flour, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp dried thyme and 50g margarine
Rub the margarine into the flour using your finger tips until it resembles breadcrumbs
Add 70g cheese and 1 egg and mix until the dough has just started to form a ball
Lightly dust your surface and roll the dough until it is approximately 5mm thick
Cut the dough into strips, as big or as small as you like and then put them on the baking tray
Mix together 15g cheese and ½ tsp dried thyme in a bowl
Brush each straw with 1 tbsp milk and sprinkle with the cheese & thyme mixture
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary.
Cheese & Thyme Straws https://www.curlyscooking.co.uk/cheese-thyme-straws/