Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the salt into the yogurt and then add the flour and baking powder. Mix with the spoon and your hand until the dough is shaggy (it might seem dry but it’s fine)

2. 2

   Place on your work surface and knead for 2-3 minutes till smooth, if it’s sticky you can flour to the surface. Cover with a tea towel and rest for 15-30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 200C

4. 4

   Flour your surface and the top and bottom of the dough and shape it into a rectangle as much as you can and roll it out, lengthways and sideways to create a thin rectangle, sprinkle the chedder onto the bottom half and fold the dough over.

5. 5

   Turn the dough 90° and roll it out again to thin rectangle. Add the Parmesan to the middle and fold over each side turn 90° and do the final roll into another thin rectangle.

6. 6

   Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife slice down the middle of the dough then cut into 1 inch strips. Twist the dough as much as you can without breaking it and pinch the ends together (any cheese that falls out you can sprinkle on at the end)

7. 7

   Place in your baking tray lined with parchment paper, brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 min depending how crunchy you want them