Baking with Eikenhof WI

MEMBERS of Eikenhof Women’s Institute (EWI) enjoyed their June meeting with one of the member’s, Jean Ross, showing off her expertise at making cheese straws, and how easy it is to bake these delicious savoury snacks.

Jean said you can make your own puff pastry but she prefers the easier option and buys ready-made puff pastry.

“I buy the frozen squares of pastry which are ideal for the cheese straws. Take two of the sheets and butter both on the one side. Grate plenty of Cheddar cheese over one of the buttered squares and sprinkle Italian herbs all over the cheese. Lay the other square of pastry on top, butter side down, and flatten with a rolling pin. Brush with egg yolk and cut into lengths of about 10cm and 2cm wide. Bake in a hot oven 200c for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve straight from the oven.” The cheese straws were served at tea time with the rest of the snacks and were quickly devoured.

The monthly competition was home baked scones and had 10 entries from members. The winner were, Lillian Currie (first), Julie Board (second) and Alva Harrop (third).

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at St Andrew’s Church, Burger Street, Suideroord in the hall at 09:30. During the meeting, a fun auction will be held.

If you are a stay-at-home mom, a granny who is looking for something to fill her time or a woman who would like to make new friends, the Eikenhof WI could be just the thing you are looking for. Join like-minded women once a month, enjoy guest speakers and various outing throughout the year. For more information phone, Joy Boswell (president of Eikenhof WI) on 084 526 5857 or 011 433 8107.