Spiced Cheese Straws

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F and butter 2 large baking sheets.

2. 2

   In a bowl toss together Parmesan, spices, and salt.

3. 3

   On a lightly floured surface roll out pastry sheet into a 16- by 10-inch rectangle and brush with some egg wash. Cut pastry in half crosswise, forming two 10- by 8-inch rectangles.

4. 4

   Sprinkle Parmesan mixture over 1 rectangle and top with other rectangle, egg-wash side down, pressing firmly to force out any air pockets.

5. 5

   Roll out pastry slightly to make layers adhere (rectangle should be about 10 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches).

6. 6

   Brush pastry with some egg wash and with a sharp large knife or pastry wheel cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks.

7. 7

   Arrange cheese straws about 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets, pressing ends onto baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake cheese straws in batches in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer cheese straws to a rack and cool.

10. 10

    Cheese straws may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.

11. 11

    Recrisp cheese straws in a 425 F oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.