Parmesan, Poppy Seed & Paprika Straws

There are two types of cheese straws – there are those made of rolled out puff pastry that is sprinkled with grated cheese, cut up into sticks and then shoved into the oven, and those that are rich, buttery and just melt in the mouth. This recipe is for the latter variety, to which I have added poppy seeds and paprika, but you can make these your own by adding flavourings such as thyme, rosemary, black pepper or dried chilli flakes.