Dutch Kaasstengels - Cheese Straw
Source of Recipe
Richard Lee Holbert
Recipe Introduction
This recipe for kaasstengels (translates as 'cheese stems') couldn't be easier to make and is ideal for those leftover bits of puff pastry that always seem to clog up the freezer. Because this is typically something one makes with leftover pastry, I've not included exact amounts in this recipe. I've kept it pretty basic, with only cheese and salt & pepper, but there are plenty of ideas in the Tips section if you want to posh it up.
List of Ingredients
Dutch Kaasstengels - Cheese Straw
Ready-rolled puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
Aged Gouda (or use Parmigiano-Reggiano), grated
Sea salt or flaked crystal salt & freshly milled black pepperRecipe
Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Take the ready-rolled puff pastry out of the freezer and allow to thaw for 10 minutes on a clean work surface.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
Scatter the grated cheese over the pastry and season with salt and pepper.
Cut into strips of approximately 1/2"-3/4" (approx. 1-2 cm) by about 6" (approx. 15 cm).
Now twist the ends of the pastry strips in opposite directions to create a spiral effect.
Place on the cookie sheet, leaving 1/4" (1/2 cm) between them and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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