Many enjoy the soothing taste of freshly baked cheese straws. They relish its crispy-flaky and cheesy-buttery texture. This elaborate snack is commonly made as an appetizer for weddings, parties, events, etc. It is also sold at various pasty shops if you are interested in having a quick bite. However, when you take the time to make this snack it is usually very rich, cheesy and tasty. This article will show you how to make scrumptious cheese straws.
Cheese Straws
About Cheese Straws
Cheese Straws originated in England where they are a traditional food, in addition to the Southern United States. They make great appetizers with their cheesy taste and peppery kick. There are two ways they can be made; cut into strips or made with the use of a piping bag. Cheese Straw requires very simple and basic ingredients such as cheese, butter, salt and a hint of spiciness from peppers. While Cheddar Cheese is typically used, you can also use different types of cheese. Sometimes nuts are added for an extra crunch.
In Guyana, cheese straw is made with its very own local ingredients. Cheese straw is what we would call a very moreish snack – once you start eating it, you want more and more. Sometimes you don’t realize that it’s all done until you end up with crumbs on the plate. It is found at almost all family gatherings and even the children love it.
Making Cheese Straws Guyanese Style
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 1/4 margarine
- 1cup flour
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp pepper
Optional: salt
Method:
- Grate cheese in a bowl.
- Mix pepper and mustard into grated cheese and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In another bowl, rub butter into the flour.
- Then add spicy cheese mixture to the flour.
- Mix gently to form a dough.
- Put down in a pastry bag and make into strips. The start attachment is can be used to create the wavy texture.
- Put the pieces onto a baking sheet and bake for (12) twelve minutes.
Cheese Straws – Cookie Dough Method
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground paprika
Method
- Add cheese, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika in a bowl and mix together.
- In another bowl, mix flour and butter then combine both mixtures.
- This should form a dough.
- Use a rolling pin and flatten dough.
- With the use of a cookie-cutter, cut small strips of dough.
- Bake cheese straw at 350 degrees until golden brown.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Nutritional Information of Cheese Straws
Per Cheese Straw:
- Calories: 72
- Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
- Sodium: 106mg
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Protein: 2g
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Cheese Straw In Guyana
Flaky, buttery, cheesy. That is basically what you will enjoy when you bite into a freshly baked cheese straw. This mouth-watering snack is sure to satisfy you and your family. Follow the recipe above and experiment – make your very own cheese straw. When homemade, this snack is very rich and delicious. If time is not on hand, you can also buy this yummy snack from any local pastry shop in Guyana. Go ahead and bite into its flaky goodness and relish the cheesy-buttery flavours!
Article References:
- https://borderlinemommy.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/guyanese-cheese-straws-while-you-were-out/
- https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-cheese-straws/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_straw
Last Updated: 2020-07-10
