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Cheese straws

Ingredients * 50g plain flour * 25g butter * 25g grated cheddar cheese * salt and pepper to season * cayenne pepper (optional) * 1 egg yolk

* 50g plain flour * 25g butter * 25g grated cheddar cheese * salt and pepper to season * cayenne pepper (optional) * 1 egg yolk

Children's age: All ages

Makes: Four servings. Preparation time: 25 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes

T = together A = adult

T Sift 50g plain flour into a mixing bowl.

A Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the flour.

T Rub the butter and flour together to form breadcrumbs.

T Add the grated cheese, salt and pepper and cayenne pepper.

T Separate one egg and use the egg yolk to bind the cheese mixture together until it forms a dough.

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