Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

Appetizers

INGREDIENTS

1 puff pastry sheet
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Egg wash (1 egg mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

DIRECTIONS

1. Roll out pastry dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.

2. Brush pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the paprika.

3. Gently run the rolling pin over the dough to press the cheese mixture into it.

4. Turn over the dough, brush with egg wash and sprinkle remaining Parmesan and
paprika. Run rolling pin over dough.

5. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for at least 30 minutes.

6. Preheat oven to 425°.

7. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper that is one inch narrower than the baking sheet on each side. With a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips. Twist the strips corkscrew fashion and arrange 1/2-inch apart on the baking sheet. Press the ends of the strips onto the exposed ends of cookie sheet.

8. Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden.

9. Cut crosswise into 4-inch lengths.

Straws may be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place for 1 to 2 days. Crisp in oven before serving.