Cheese Straws with Soured Cream Dip

Ingredients

• 50g (2oz) butter, softened
• 100g (4oz) plain flour
• Schwartz Sea Salt Mill to season
• 50g (2oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 medium egg, separated
• ¾ tsp Schwartz Cayenne Chilli Pepper
• 150ml (¼ pint) soured cream
• 3 tbs mayonnaise

Method

STEP 1Pre-heat oven to 230°C, 450°F, Gas Mark 8.

STEP 2Rub the butter, flour and Salt together until it resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the cheese, egg yolk and ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper until a soft dough.

STEP 3Roll out to a square approx 1cm (½") thick. Cut into thin strips.

STEP 4Place on a greased baking tray. Brush with egg white. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

STEP 5Mix cream and mayonnaise with ¼ tsp Cayenne for the dip.

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This recipe uses

Sea Salt Mill

Cayenne Chilli Pepper