Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour, mustard powder, salt and cayenne pepper into a bowl.
2. 2
   Cut the butter into the flour and rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. 3
   Add the cheese and mix the ingredients together.
4. 4
   Mix to a stiff paste with the egg yolk and water.
5. 5
   Turn out onto a floured work surface.
6. 6
   Knead quickly until smooth and crack-free.
7. 7
   Wrap in a polyethylene bag or foil.
8. 8
   Chill for 30 minutes before using.
9. 9
   Roll out, cut into strips and place on a baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake at 200 C / 400 F / Gas 6 for 15 minutes until golden brown.