Puff Pastry Straws

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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 buffet table or serving with soup or salad.

Have you ever had puff pastry straws or cheese straws? They are so super easy and very elegant too! Your guests will think you spent hours making them.

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.

How do I form the Straws?

The technique is simply 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. The Parmesan cheese was my favorite. I love the baked cheesy taste. You could get very creative with your toppings and use just about anything.

Other great appetizers 

• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Baked Brie with Cranberries
• Coconut Shrimp
• Puff Pastry Bundles
• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• Wonton Bites

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

If you loved this recipe you’ll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my appetizers here!

Puff Pastry Straws

Kathy

Delicate puff pastry topped with cheese, sesame seeds or poppy seeds

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12 people

Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
• 1 tblespoon 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 1/8" thick.
• Lightly beat egg and water together.  Brush surface of puff pastry with egg mixture.
• Sprinkle one of the toppings on surface. Sprinkle with salt. 
• Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into long, even 1/2" 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

Dough needs to chill for at least 30 minutes before baking. 

Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 17mgVitamin A: 35IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.6mg

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Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Baking