BALDERSON CHEDDAR TWISTS

Balderson Cheddar Twists

• 250g puff pastry dough, thawed
• 1 egg yolk
• 250ml grated Balderson® Medium Cheddar
• 5ml dry mustard
• 30ml sesame seeds or poppy seeds

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.

Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Using a rolling pin, roll dough to a 30cm square.
3. For the egg wash, in a small bowl whisk together egg yolk and 15ml water; brush surface of dough with half of the egg wash.
4. Sprinkle half of the dough with Balderson® Medium Cheddar and dry mustard.
5. Fold over the other half of dough to cover cheese; seal edges well.
6. Roll out cheese-filled dough to a 38cm x 18cm rectangle.
7. Brush top with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Using a pizza cutter or small sharp knife, cut dough into thin 18cm long strips.
9. Twist each strip into a spiral shape and place on baking sheets.
10. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe note: Balderson® Double Smoked Cheddar Fondue makes a perfect dip for these cheese twists.