Cheese Straws

These always go down well in my family.  They are very simple to make and use up pastry that is over from making pies, pasties or flans.  I just mix in 50g of Mature Cheddar grated, roll out into a rectangle and cut into straws.  Then I sprinkle them with a little more grated cheese and bake in a medium oven until they are golden brown.  (approximately 20 minutes).  You can add a half teaspoon of English Mustard Powder, or a pinch of ground cayenne pepper to the pastry dough both help to enhance the flavour of the cheese.  They make a nice savoury snack or a tasty accompaniment to soup.  They are also good for children to practice their baking skills.