Lemon Pepper Cheese Straws

• Preparation Time5-10 mins
• Cooking Time 11-13 mins
• Source myrecipes.com

• 1 Sheet puff pastry
• 6 TB parmesan cheese  (grated)
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon lemon rind
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper  (ground)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry sheet onto a lightly floured work surface.
2. Combine cheese, zest and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over half of pastry sheet, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Fold other half over cheese mixture.
3. Flour a rolling pin and roll pastry to a 14-by-7-inch rectangle. Cut crosswise into 3/8 -inch strips. Twist each strip 4 or 5 times.
4. Place on 2 ungreased baking sheets, pressing down on ends to keep strips twisted. Bake until golden brown (rotate pans halfway through), 11 to 13 minutes.
5. Let cool on pan for 2 minutes. Remove straws; set aside until fully cooled. (Cheese straws will keep for several days in an airtight container.)