But I'm really not surprised that it tastes so good, it took 7 years to develop, and has won awards at both the national and international level (Bronze - NZ Cheese Awards, Gold - Nantwich International Cheese Show).
I bet you're really wanting the recipe by now?
Mainland Noble Cheese Straws
Makes about 35
2 Cups self-raising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
100 g butter, softened
3 Cups Mainland Noble Cheese, grated
1/3 Cup milk
1. Preheat oven to 180C. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika together in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, cream the butter together with the cheese until butter is light and fluffy. Stir the flour mixture into this.
3. Combine the dough well. Roll out on a lightly floured surface until about 5 mm thick. Cut into sticks.
4. Place on a baking paper lined tray and bake for 15 minutes, until the sticks are golden and risen.
5. Cool on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Mainland. However, all views and opinions outlined in this post are my own and are not in any way indicative or on behalf of the company.
Your cheese straws look amazing! I love that the Mainland Noble Cheese is lower in fat without sacrificing taste. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda :) Oh the Noble Cheese is really fantastic. Even lower fat than Edam and still has a perfect cheesey taste. No way to tell it's low fat!
DeleteBeing a fellow cheese fan, these look amazing. I know they have cheese in them, but I would eat them with wedges of cheese :)
ReplyDeleteCheese with cheese - sounds like a perfect snack to me, Janette!
DeleteI would love to snack on these cheese sticks. I'm a huge cheese lover and this cheese sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThese are yum! Great with a cup of tea or hot chocolate!
ReplyDeleteMainland Noble Cheese Straws sound wonderful! Thanks for sharing such a delicious new idea.
ReplyDeleteI've never made cheese straws before and boy have I been missing out! These look like a perfect snack with a slice of apple!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing, thanks for sharing. I'm also really into this particular cheese - it's surprising how full of flavour it is!
ReplyDeleteI'm French, so of course I LOVE cheese too and every recipe involving cheese. These cheese straws look incredible and super easy to make. I'm gonna try this out soon :) Thanks for the recipe, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteThis is going on my menu this week!! Love it!! Gotta go find this cheese!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Cheese is my absolute favorite! I wish I were a New Zealander so I could try this cheese!! The Cheese Straw recipe looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at cheese! These look amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try and make cheese straws!! These are gorgeous, Nicole!! Great job, they look delicious!
ReplyDeleteWe love cheese and these are a must make for my family!
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe Nicole. Great job.
ReplyDeleteNicole, your recipe looks delicious!! Shame I won't be able to find that cheese over here in the States; it sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteI must get a hold of some of that cheese! This recipe looks DELICIOUS!
ReplyDeleteMainland Noble Cheese sounds amazing! I'd love to give it a try. Your Cheese Straws look so good!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Nicole. Your cheese straws sound so delicious - cannot wait to try them!!
ReplyDeleteYes please!! I love cheese and this cheese and those cheese straws sound amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I'd love to have these on the Thanksgiving table!
ReplyDeleteCheese? Yes please! Pinning for sure!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a cheese lover and I love your easy recipe for Mainland Noble Cheese Straws. I can't wait to give them a try.
ReplyDeleteG'day Never made cheese straws! Looks great Nic!
ReplyDeleteCheers! Joanne
Oooh yummy these cheese straws look great!
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful. I have never made cheese straws before. Great job.
ReplyDeleteCheese and bread I'm in. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are huge cheese eaters here. These cheese straws look awesome! YUM
ReplyDeleteI have never made cheese straws Nicole. Your recipe looks fantastic.These are a party hit!
ReplyDeleteG'day! These looks so delish! I have never made cheese straws and am now inspired to do Nic!
ReplyDeleteCheers! Joanne