Blue Cheese Straws

Name: Blue Cheese Straws
Ingredients: 4 1/2 ounces blue cheese (1/2 cup packed); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3/4 teaspoon poppy seed

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 1/2 ounces blue cheese (1/2 cup packed)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon poppy seed

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine the blue cheese, flour, cornstarch, butter, salt and pepper and pulse until the dough just comes together.
2

Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a 4-inch disk; wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, or for up to 1 day.
3

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4

On a well floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-by-6-inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
5

Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the dough and press lightly to help them adhere. Cut the dough into 6-by- 1/2 -inch strips and transfer them to the baking sheet; twist the ends in opposite directions to make spirals.
6

Bake the cheese straws for about 15 minutes, or until crisp and brown. Let the straws cool on the baking sheet before serving.