Spiced Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F and butter 2 large baking sheets.
2. 2
   In a bowl toss together Parmesan, spices, and salt.
3. 3
   On a lightly floured surface roll out pastry sheet into a 16 X 10 inch rectangle and brush with some egg wash.
4. 4
   Cut pastry in half crosswise, forming two 10 X 8 inch rectangles.
5. 5
   Sprinkle Parmesan mixture over 1 rectangle and top with other rectangle, egg-wash side down, pressing firmly to force out any air pockets.
6. 6
   Roll out pastry slightly to make layers adhere (rectangle should be about 10 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches).
7. 7
   Brush pastry with some egg wash and with a sharp large knife or pastry wheel cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch wide sticks.
8. 8
   Arrange cheese straws about 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets, pressing ends onto baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake cheese straws in batches in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer to a rack and cool.
11. 11
    May be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
12. 12
    Re-crisp in a 425F oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.