BLUE STRAWS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the blue cheese, flour, cornstarch, butter, salt and pepper and pulse until the dough just comes together.
• Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a 4-inch disk; wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, or for up to 1 day.
• Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a well floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-by-6-inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
• Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the dough and press lightly to help them adhere. Cut the dough into 6-by- 1/2 -inch strips and transfer them to the baking sheet; twist the ends in opposite directions to make spirals.
• Bake the cheese straws for about 15 minutes, or until crisp and brown. Let the straws cool on the baking sheet before serving.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
• Combine all ingredients in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Process until mixture forms a dough. Wrap dough in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Roll out dough, on lightly floured surface, into 16x8-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into two (4-inch) strips. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 8-10 minutes or until straws are golden brown around edges. Cool completely.