Cheddar and paprika cheese straws
Crisp cheesy pastry sticks with a hint of paprika, served warm from the oven.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.09 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line two trays with baking paper.
- 2
Unroll the pastry and brush with milk. Sprinkle half the cheese and the paprika over one half, fold over and press down.
- 3
Roll lightly, brush with milk and top with the rest of the cheese and the poppy seeds.
- 4
Cut into 16 strips and twist each one gently.
- 5
Lay on the trays, pressing the ends down.
- 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool a little before serving.
13 min 30 s
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