Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a food processor, combine cheese, butter, flour, salt and red pepper, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Add half-and-half, and process on low speed until dough forms a ball.
4. 4
   On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured pin, roll dough to a rectangle 8 by 10 inches and 1/8 inch thick.
5. 5
   With a sharp knife, cut dough laterally into thin strips, 1/4 to 1/3 inch wide.
6. 6
   Gently transfer each ''straw'' to an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving a 1/4-inch space between them, and bake 17 minutes, or until the ends are barely browned.
7. 7
   Let cool.