Cheese Straws with Prosciutto and Ras El Hanout

Cheese Twists


Yield: 8 Servings


Ingredients:


1 package (14 oz) frozen puff pastry dough 
¼ lbs manchego cheese (grated)
¼ lbs farmhouse cheddar cheese (grated)
½ t ras el hanout
½ lbs prosciutto


Procedure:


1. Combine cheeses and ras el hanout.


2. Roll out two sections of puff pastry dough at a time. There should be four sections total.


2. Sprinkle ¼ of cheese mixture on top of one section of puff pastry. Top with ½ of the prosciutto. Sprinkle another ¼ of the cheese mixture on top. Place the second section of puff pastry on top of this. 


3. Roll out just a little to help the cheese stick to both layers of puff pastry.


4. Cut with fluted pastry wheel into ½ inch to 1 inch strips. Twist.


5. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit or until golden brown and bubbling.


6. Repeat the process with the second two sections of puff pastry, the remaining cheese mixture, and the remaining prosciutto.