Cheese Straws

Name: Cheese Straws
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 100 g self raising flour; ¼ tsp salt; 50 g margarine; ¼ tsp mustard powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 70 g cheese (grated); 1 large egg (beaten); 1 tbsp semi skimmed milk; 15 g cheese (grated)

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These Cheese Straws are incredibly addictive. They're quick and easy to make which is good because they won't last long and you'll be making more very soon!

By: Curlyscooking (via Curlyscooking)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Yields: 18

Ingredients

100 g self raising flour
¼ tsp salt
50 g margarine
¼ tsp mustard powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
70 g cheese (grated)
1 large egg (beaten)
1 tbsp semi skimmed milk
15 g cheese (grated)

Instructions

Heat the oven to 180ºC (fan assisted, 200°C non fan) and spray two baking trays with oil or line with silicone mats
In a large bowl mix together 100g self raising flour, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp mustard powder and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Add 50g margarine and rub into the flour using the tips of your finger tips until it resembles breadcrumbs
Add 70g cheese and 1 egg and mix until the dough has just started to form a ball
Lightly dust your surface and roll the dough until it is approximately 5mm thick