Farmhouse Gouda Cheese Straws Recipe – Dutch Cheeseman UK

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 2 cups Dutch Cheeseman Farmhouse Gouda, shredded
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)