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Guyanese Cheese Straws Recipe

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Guyanese Cheese Straws are a spicy, savory snack featuring sharp aged cheddar and fiery wiri wiri peppers. These crispy baked cheese sticks combine a smooth, buttery cheese dough with a touch of mustard and heat, piped into elegant strips and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for entertaining or snacking, they bring authentic Guyanese flavors straight to your kitchen.

Ingredients

Cheese Dough

  • 1/2 lb Sharp (Extra Sharp) Cheddar Cheese (preferably aged)
  • 3/4 cup Butter, softened (6 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon Spicy brown mustard
  • 2 Wiri wiri peppers (seeds and veins removed if less heat desired)
  • 2 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon Flour (11 ounces or 312 grams)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) to prepare for baking the cheese straws.
  2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture in a Food Processor: Finely grate the extra sharp cheddar cheese. Add the grated cheese, softened butter, spicy brown mustard, and wiri wiri peppers into the food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth, lump-free cheese paste.
  3. Incorporate the Flour and Salt: Add the flour and pinch of salt (if using) to the cheese paste, then continue mixing in the processor until a smooth, spreadable dough forms.
  4. Alternative Method Without Food Processor: If you do not have a food processor, grate the cheese using the fine shred side of a box grater. In a bowl, combine the grated cheese, softened butter, mustard, wiri wiri peppers, and salt if using. Mash together thoroughly with a fork or use a hand mixer to form a smooth paste. Gradually add flour about 1/2 cup at a time, folding it into the cheese paste until a smooth, spreadable dough develops.
  5. Pipe the Dough: Fit a pastry bag with a star tip (an open star tip size 4B is recommended). Fill the bag with the cheese dough. Pipe the dough onto a greased baking sheet, forming strips between 3 to 6 inches in length.
  6. Bake the Cheese Straws: Bake in the preheated oven at 400 °F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the straws start to turn golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cheese straws from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet before serving. This will help them firm up and develop their characteristic crisp texture.

Notes

  • You can adjust the heat by removing seeds and veins from the wiri wiri peppers or substituting with a milder chili.
  • Use aged extra sharp cheddar for the best flavor intensity.
  • If the dough is too soft, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
  • Ensure the baking sheet is greased or lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Store baked cheese straws in an airtight container to keep them crisp.

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