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Crispy cheese straws baked golden brown, generously topped with shredded cheese
Cheese straws baked golden brown with a crispy cheese topping

Crispy Cheese Straws

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The king of savory snacks, effectively a simplified puff pastry. The stick shape is ideal because it has more surface area in contact with the hot air, making it crispier than round biscuits. The combination of cheese kneaded into the dough and sprinkled on top gives an intense flavor experience: the cheese inside melts and softens, while the outside toasts and crunches.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pastry wheel or sharp knife
  • Parchment paper
  • Fine grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder. Rub in the cold butter until crumbly.

Tip: Work quickly so the butter doesn't warm up from your hands.
2 ✓

Add the 1.5 cups of shredded cheese and the sour cream, then knead the dough together.

Tip: If the dough doesn't come together, add a tiny bit more sour cream, but it shouldn't be sticky.
3 ✓

Roll the dough out into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Tip: Thin dough is the secret to a crispy result.
4 ✓

Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.

Tip: The egg acts as glue so the cheese doesn't fall off after baking.
5 ✓

Cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide using a pastry wheel or knife.

Tip: You don't need to separate them before baking; they separate easily along the cut after baking, or transfer them to a baking sheet individually.
6 ✓

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown (approx. 15-20 minutes).

Tip: They are done when the cheese on top is nicely browned.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't they get crispy?
You left the dough too thick. Straws need to be thinner (1/4 inch) than biscuits.
What cheese should I use?
Any hard cheese works (Gouda, Edam), but a little smoked cheese in the dough works wonders for the flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 10 tbsp Butter (cold)
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese (for dough)
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese (for topping)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Baking Powder
  • 3 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)