Cheese Straws

Method 

1. Mix the flour, cayenne and sea salt in mixing bowl

2. Add the butter and rub together until  the mixture has a sandy texture.

3. Add the cheese and egg yolk, use a cutting knife and make cutting motions through the mixture, slowly bringing the dough together. You may need to add a small amount of water to bring the mixture together, gather the dough together in a ball and put in a fridge for 30 minutes, wrapped in cling film. 

4. Pre-heat your oven to 200 C. 

5. Roll out the chilled dough as thin as you wish using a ruler and sharp knife start cutting the dough into straws and use the cut offs to make fun shapes if you wish!!!

6. Transfer to a non-stick baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden, transfer to a wire rack to cool.