Pimento Cheese Straws Recipes

PIMENTO CHEESE STRAWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Using a stand mixer or food processor, mix butter and cheese briefly.
• When butter and cheese are combined, add the juice, pimentos, and seasonings.
• Mix briefly.
• Add the flour and mix until just combined.
• Knead dough and form into a ball.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until baking.
• Set the dough out for about 10 minutes before shaping.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown.
• Cool on a cooling rack before storing in an airtight container.
• These freeze well so you can make in advance!

CHEESE STRAWS WITH PIMENTóN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup cheese on a clean work surface. Place pastry on top and sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheese. Use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick, dusting with more cheese if necessary.
• Using tip of a sharp knife, cut pastry into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Lift up one end, twist a few times, and transfer to prepared pan. Repeat with remaining pastry and cheese. Dust twists with pimentón.
• Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before peeling off paper. Store between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container up to 2 days.