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Poppy Seed Cheese Straws
Yield: 28 appetizers

• 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Thaw pastry at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Unfold pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into 14-by-l0-inch rectangles. Brush both sheets with egg mixture.
4. Combine cheese and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Top 1 rectangle with cheese mixture. Place remaining rectangle over cheese-topped rectangle, egg-side down. Roll gently with a rolling pin to seal. Cut crosswise into 28 (1⁄2-inch) strips. Twist strips and place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet, pressing ends down. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.