These are totally yummy and make for the ideal little snack or treat…cheesy-stars

what you need…

  • 150g self raising flour
  • half a teaspoon of salt
  • 75g butter
  • 75g cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • star cutter
  • baking traycheesy-stars3
  • baking paper
  • large bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • small bowl
  • grater
  • pastry brush

what to do…

  1. turn the own on to 200c
  2. add the flour, salt and butter to the bowlcheesy-stars1
  3. rub the mixture with your fingers until it resembles crumbs
  4. grate the cheese and add to the mixture and stir
  5. beat the egg and the milk together in a separate small bowl
  6. and add to the mixture leaving a small amount for brushing the pastry later
  7. on a floured surface, roll out the dough
  8. using the star cutter, create as many shapes as you can and place on the baking tray
  9. brush the stars with the left over milk/egg mixture and place in the oven
  10. bake for 8-10 minutes
  11. eat warm or cold