CHEESE STRAWS

YIELD: -16 STRAWS

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. salt
Pinch of Cayenne pepper
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1 Puff pastry dough sheet, 9"x12"
Flour as needed

METHOD:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, combine cheeses, paprika, salt and cayenne papper. Mix well and set aside. Whisk egg and water together, reserve. Dust work surfact lightly with flour. Gently roll out puff pastry dough to slightly larger than original size. Brush dough lightly with egg mixture.

Sprinkle cheese mixture over 1/2 of the dough. Fold pastry over and press down edges. Gently roll again to seal. With knife or rolling pizza cutter, cut pastry lengthwise into 1/2 " strips.

Twist each strip into long "corkscrew" shapes and place on lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature. Serve as an appetizer or as part of a bread assortment. Enjoy!

From Chef Larry, San Diego