BLUE CHEESE STRAWS
INGREDIENTS:
4 1/2 ounces sharp blue cheese (1/2 cup packed)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
DIRECTIONS:
In a food processor, combine the blue cheese, flour,
cornstarch, butter, salt and pepper and pulse until
the dough just comes together.
Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and
shape it into a 4-inch disk;
wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, or for
up to 1 day.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a well floured surface, roll out the dough to a
12x6-inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the dough and press
lightly to help them adhere.
Cut the dough into 6-by-1/2 inch strips and transfer
them to the baking sheet; twist the ends in opposite
directions to make spirals.
Bake the cheese straws for about 15 minutes, or
until crisp and brown.
Let the straws cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Makes 2 dozen.
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