Christmas Parma Ham and Stilton Cheese Straws

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   Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.

2. 2

   Lay the pastry on a lightly floured surface.

3. 3

   Place the parma ham slices over one half of the pastry, and crumble the Stilton cheese evenly over the top.

4. 4

   Fold the other half of pastry over the top of the ham and cheese half and use a rolling pin to roll out thinly, squishing the cheese and sticking the halves of pastry together as you do so.

5. 5

   Brush the top of the pastry sandwich with beaten egg, sprinkle with celery seeds if using, and then grate some Parmesan cheese over the top.

6. 6

   Press in with your fingers.

7. 7

   Cut the pastry into long strips with a sharp knife.

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   Pick up each strip one at a time and transfer to an oven tray lined with baking parchment.

9. 9

   Twist the strip into a spiral and press each end down to hold the twist.

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    Brush a little more egg over the straws and grate over some more Parmesan.

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    Bake in the oven for 1215 minutes until golden and crispy.

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    Leave on the baking tray for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool and crisp, but don't leave them to go cold as they are much more delicious eaten warm.

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    Serve with ice cold cava.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.