Tuesday 4 November 2014

Mainland Noble Cheese Straws

I love cheese. But who doesn't? If you're a fellow cheese lover then this recipe is for you. These cheese straws, showcasing the beautiful taste of Mainland Noble cheese, are quick and easy to make and make for a fantastic snack or starter. The flavor of the cheese is beautifully maintained in a biscuit-like form.

To be honest, this was the first time I had tasted Mainland Noble. I am feeling pretty darn sorry that I didn't discover this earlier. If you're a New Zealand based reader, then this cheese is HIGHLY recommended.  I was really curious what Noble would taste like. This cheese is 30% lower fat than tasty cheese but I can tell you, you would have NO idea. I was delighted by the sharpness and how flavorful this cheese is, to me, I found it like a beautiful cross between Tasty and Sharp Cheddar. Yum.

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.

31 comments:

  1. Your cheese straws look amazing! I love that the Mainland Noble Cheese is lower in fat without sacrificing taste. Well done!

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    1. Thank 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!

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  2. Being a fellow cheese fan, these look amazing. I know they have cheese in them, but I would eat them with wedges of cheese :)

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    1. Cheese with cheese - sounds like a perfect snack to me, Janette!

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  3. I would love to snack on these cheese sticks. I'm a huge cheese lover and this cheese sounds wonderful.

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  4. These are yum! Great with a cup of tea or hot chocolate!

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  5. Mainland Noble Cheese Straws sound wonderful! Thanks for sharing such a delicious new idea.

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  6. I've never made cheese straws before and boy have I been missing out! These look like a perfect snack with a slice of apple!

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  7. These look amazing, thanks for sharing. I'm also really into this particular cheese - it's surprising how full of flavour it is!

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  8. I'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!

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  9. This is going on my menu this week!! Love it!! Gotta go find this cheese!!

    Hugs

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  10. Cheese is my absolute favorite! I wish I were a New Zealander so I could try this cheese!! The Cheese Straw recipe looks amazing!!!

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  11. You had me at cheese! These look amazing.

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  12. I have always wanted to try and make cheese straws!! These are gorgeous, Nicole!! Great job, they look delicious!

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  13. We love cheese and these are a must make for my family!

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  14. I love this recipe Nicole. Great job.

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  15. Nicole, your recipe looks delicious!! Shame I won't be able to find that cheese over here in the States; it sounds yummy.

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  16. I must get a hold of some of that cheese! This recipe looks DELICIOUS!

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  17. Mainland Noble Cheese sounds amazing! I'd love to give it a try. Your Cheese Straws look so good!!

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  18. Susie/Simply Sated5 November 2014 at 09:21

    Way to go, Nicole. Your cheese straws sound so delicious - cannot wait to try them!!

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  19. Yes please!! I love cheese and this cheese and those cheese straws sound amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Pinning!

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  20. These look great! I'd love to have these on the Thanksgiving table!

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  21. Cheese? Yes please! Pinning for sure!

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  22. I'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.

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  23. G'day Never made cheese straws! Looks great Nic!
    Cheers! Joanne

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  24. Oooh yummy these cheese straws look great!

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  25. These look wonderful. I have never made cheese straws before. Great job.

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  26. We are huge cheese eaters here. These cheese straws look awesome! YUM

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  27. I have never made cheese straws Nicole. Your recipe looks fantastic.These are a party hit!

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  28. G'day! These looks so delish! I have never made cheese straws and am now inspired to do Nic!
    Cheers! Joanne

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