Delicate, flaky puff pastry straws topped with Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
These light, flaky bread sticks are perfect for adding to a cheese board or serving with soup or salad.
Have you ever had puff pastry straws or cheese straws? Think of them as a flaky bread stick. They are easy to make and yet very elegant. Your guests and family will think you spent hours making them and they will enjoy biting into the light flaky pastry.
I used my Easy Puff Pastry for these cheese straws, but you can also use store bought puff pastry. Either one will produce an impressive result.
Steps to make
- Roll out the dough.
- Brush with an egg wash and top with your favorite topping.
- Cut dough into strips
- Twist and bake.
Toppings for Puff Pastry Straws
I used Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and poppy seeds and a sprinkle of salt. The Parmesan cheese was my favorite. I love the baked cheesy taste. You could get very creative with your toppings. Some ideas include:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon bits
- Slivers of pepperoni
- Basil pesto
- Roasted tomato sauce
To make ahead of time
These puff pastry straws benefit from a 30 minute chilling time after they have been formed. You can chill for several hours ahead of time if desired. Once baked, these are best eaten within a few hours or on the same day.
More great appetizers
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Baked Brie with Cranberries
- Coconut Shrimp
- Puff Pastry Bundles
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- Wonton Bites
- Crostini
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
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Puff Pastry Straws
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
- Pizza Cutter
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- If using homemade puff pastry, divide dough in half and work with half at a time. If using store bought puff pastry, use one portion at a time. Roll out dough to approximately ⅛" thick.2 sheets puff pastry
- Lightly beat egg and water together. Brush surface of puff pastry with egg mixture.1 egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Sprinkle one of the toppings on surface. Use either parmesan cheese, the poppy seeds or sesame seeds. Sprinkle with salt.¼ cup Parmesan, ¼ teaspoon coarse salt, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into long, even ½" strips.
- Working with one strip at a time, pick up strip and twist both ends in an opposite direction until strip is completely spiraled.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press end onto parchment paper to prevent any untwisting.
- Repeat with remaining strips spacing 1" on baking sheet.
- Cover baking sheet with another piece of parchment paper and refrigerate pan for 30 minutes.
- Remove top sheet of parchment paper and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
- Cool on a baking rack.
Notes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon bits
- Thinly cut slivers of pepperoni
- Basil pesto
- Roasted tomato sauce
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Baking
Ann says
How long can you leave them in the refrigerator?
Kathy says
Hi Ann,
You can refrigerate, unbaked for up to 24 hours. Cover in plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
Enjoy! 🙂
Valentina says
I would love a basket of these instead of rolls at every restaurant. Love how flaky the puff pastry is. Delicious! 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I know these would disappear in a flash around me! These are perfect to go alongside a meat and cheese board. Yummy idea, Kathy 🙂
Kathy says
Totally can disappear in an instant! Better make a double batch!
David @ Spiced says
What a fun idea to use puff pastry as an easy way to make bread sticks! The look of these bread sticks with the sesame seeds spiraling around is too cool! I wonder if I could do a mix of poppy and sesame seeds? Either way, awesome idea, Kathy!
Kathy says
Yep, you could totally mix them up. Adding both seeds together is a great idea!
Janice says
Hello, I was needing to know if you remove the top piece of parchment paper that was put on in the refrigerator before placing the pan in the oven. Thanks
Kathy says
Yes! Remove the top piece prior to cooking. Thanks for checking and happy baking! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Can you make these ahead of time or do these need to serviced immediately out of the oven
Kathy says
Hi!
You can make ahead of time, but they are best served the same day as they are baked.
Hope you enjoy them!
Kathy 🙂
Parth Rathod says
these straws looks so good for snacks
thank you for sharing
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
I haven't dropped by in a while Kathy but I'm so glad I did. These cheese straws are gorgeous. Nice work. Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
Kathy says
Hi Allie! It's so good to hear from you. Thanks for the wonderful compliment!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I love these puff pastry straws! They'd go perfectly with the pasta I'm serving up today!
Kathy says
They are a perfect compliment to pasta!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I'm am seriously obsessed with puff pastry and totally impressed that you make your own. I could eat a serious amount of these! Yum!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Who doesn't love pastry, Kathy?! This is an excellent recipe and really mouth-watering pastry straws. Can I use milk instead of water for this recipe?
Michelle says
Wow these look so scrumptious! I think my kids would love these 🙂 Can't wait to try them out!
Kathy says
My kids loved 'em! We all loved 'em!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
This is such a great idea Kathy, puff pastry cheese straws sound like a great snack...I cannot wait to try this recipe too 🙂
David @ Spiced says
What a fun idea! I love using puff pastry as a quick "cheat" for all sorts of desserts, but I don't think I've ever used it to make cheese straws. I do love cheese straws, though! I am totally going to keep this idea in mind for the next time we have friends over for drinks. I'm thinking an everything bagel topping on these would be a fun twist! 🙂
Adina says
I saw these straws on Foodgawker or another similar site yesterday and I thought I have to make them. I hadn't even noticed that they were yours until now. Beautiful recipe! I love anything with puff pastry and these straws are perfect, I know exactly how they will taste! 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Adina! I hope you do make these straws. You're sure to love hem.
stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
Im so in love with these!! I love puff pastry and I can just imagine how perfect these are, I love the sesame version. Take care.
Kathy says
You can do so many different things with puff pastry and I think they are all amazing!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I LOVE puff pastry cheese straws Kathy! I make them every now and then and add them to my cheese board. Always a winner with guests! These look delish!
Kathy says
Adding them to a cheese board is a perfect addition!
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
Now these look so appetizing and easy to make, too! I have never tried making these, always preferring instead to make 'fancy' things with puff pastry. Wasn't it Thoreau who said "Simplify, simplify"?
Kathy says
Simplifying a good thing! 🙂