A delicious, crispy, (very) more-ish treat that is easy and fun to make as a family so you have a festive family baking recipe that doesn't contain more sugar than a child should have in a week! Perfect for parties as well as snack times.
- 110 g (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g (1 cup) plain (all purpose) flour
- 25 g (1/4 cup) freshly grated Parmesan (or use a hard cheese like Cheddar)
- decent pinch of salt
- 1 medium egg yolk
- Marmite, for spreading
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Preheat oven to 180C/350F/gas 4. Place all the ingredients except the Marmite in a food processor and pulse gently until it just starts to combine, then use your hands to bring together as a dough. Alternatively, rub butter into the flour using your hands and then add the rest of the ingredients and use your hands or a wooden spoon to bring together to form a dough. Use a little cold water if needed to bring together. Wrap in cling film and leave in the freezer for 5 mins (or fridge for 20 mins).
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Roll the dough out on a floured surface into as thin a rectangle as you can (around 2-3mm thick). Cut the rectangle into thin strips (about 2-3cm thick) and separate. Spread the top of each straw with a thin layer of Marmite, then twist and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 15 mins or until golden and crispy. Allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.