Love It or Hate It - Marmite and Cheese Straws With a Twist!

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh puff pastry
• flour
• 2 tablespoons marmite
• 8 ounces mature cheddar cheese, finely grated

Optional Flavours

• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste (optional)
• 2 tablespoons gentlemen's relish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh pesto sauce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

2. 2

   Divide the packet of puff pastry into four and use one portion at a time (popping the rest back in the fridge).

3. 3

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll each portion to a rectangle measuring about 31cm x 21cm.

4. 4

   Spread the pastry with the marmite and then sprinkle with a quarter of the grated cheese.

5. 5

   Fold the pastry over lengthways and press firmly together.

6. 6

   Cut about eight 1cm wide strips then cut each strip in half (so the straws aren’t too long) and twist.

7. 7

   Arrange on baking sheets and chill for 10 minutes before cooking or freeze until ready to cook, then bake for 7-10 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up - the cheese will also have melted.

8. 8

   Trim the ends of the straws and carefully stand in glasses for a spectacular way of serving the straws.

9. 9

   Alternatively, freeze the uncooked straws in baking sheets lined with parchment and cook from frozen when your guests arrive - you may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.