Cheese straws

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed overnight
1 lg egg
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 c finely grated gruyere cheese
1 t fresh thyme
1 t salt
Ground pepper

Heat oven to 375

Roll out each sheet of pastry on lightly floured board until it's 10 by 12.  Beat egg with 1 T water and brush the surface of the pastry.  Sprinkle each sheet evenly with 1/4 c of the Parmesan.  1/2 c of the gruyere, 1/2 t of the thyme, 1/2 t salt and some pepper.  With the rolling pin, lightly press the flavorings into pastry.  Cut each sheet crosswise with a floured knife or pizza wheel into 11 or 12 strips.  Twist each strip and lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned and puffed.  Turn each straw and bake for another 2 minutes.  Don't over bake or the cheese will burn.  Cool and serve at room temp.