Cheese Straws 1

Name: Cheese Straws 1
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter or margarine; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. plain flour; dash of cayenne pepper (if desired)

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. plain flour
dash of cayenne pepper (if desired)

Directions

1

Grate cheese into large bowl and let stand at room temperature until softened.
2

Add softened margarine.
3

Heat oven to 350°.
4

Mix salt, pepper and flour.
5

Gradually work into cheese/butter mixture. Blend until smooth.
6

Using a cookie press, squeeze out cheese straws onto ungreased baking sheets.
7

Cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and golden.
8

Do not allow to brown.