Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   One sheet at a time, roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 14x10in (35x25cm) rectangle, trimming the edges to neaten.
3. 3
   Combine the cheeses.
4. 4
   Spread 1 tbsp mustard over the top half of each pastry sheet, leaving a 1/2 in (12mm) border, then top with half of the grated cheeses.
5. 5
   Mix together the egg yolk and milk, then brush lightly around the exposed borders on the pastries.
6. 6
   Fold over the pastries and press together, sealing the edges.
7. 7
   Lightly roll over the top to compress.
8. 8
   Cut the pastries into 20 strips about 1/2 in (12mm) wide.
9. 9
   Holding both ends, twist strips into a spiral and place, well spaced, on lightly greased baking sheets.
10. 10
    Bake for 1215 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
11. 11
    Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
12. 12
    Variation
13. 13
    Blue Cheese Straws
14. 14
    Replace the cheeses with 1 cup blue cheese and 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts.