MARTHA'S CHEESE STRAWS

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The recipe for these elegant hors d'oeuvres is from "Entertaining."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound Puff Pastry, about 1/3 recipe
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Gruyere cheese
4 tablespoons toasted poppy seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Puff Pastry.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. If using, mix paprika with cheese. Sprinkle mixture on a work surface. Roll puff pastry to a rectangle approximately 10 inches by 13 inches, pressing dough into cheese to adhere. If desired, sprinkle top of dough with poppy seeds. Press gently with rolling pin to adhere.
  • Trim sides with a pastry roller. (You will have a rectangle that is roughly 9 by 12 inches.)
  • Cut the puff pastry into 3/4-inch strips, and twist from one end to the other. Arrange strips, 1 1/2 inches apart, on a Silpat-lined baking sheet. Chill twists on baking sheets until very firm, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake the cheese straws in middle of oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer cheese straws to a rack to cool.

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