Name: Cheese and Herb Sticks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 40 sticks
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 3½ oz kashkaval cheese; 5 oz grated Parmesan; 3½ oz shredded mozzarella; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp mixed dried herbs; 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp chili flakes; 7 oz cold butter, cubed; 4 tbsp cold milk; 1 egg, beaten; 4 tbsp poppy seeds or nigella seeds

How I make it

Dough

Put the flour, cheeses, sesame, herbs and spices in a food processor fitted with the dough blade and process for 1 minute.
Add the butter and milk and process into a ball of dough.
Remove from the processor, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Shaping and baking

Divide the dough into 40 pieces.
Roll each piece into a 2-inch (5 cm) log and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush with egg and sprinkle with poppy or nigella seeds. Chill for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden.

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How I make it

Dough

Shaping and baking