Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, add salt and butter in large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut butter in and blend into dry ingredients until you get crumbs.
3. 3
   Add cheese and continue blending until it hangs together and no longer crumbles.
4. 4
   Work 1/4 at a time and roll out in a rectangle 1/3-inch thick and cut into strips (or you can use a pastry press).
5. 5
   Put on baking sheet and bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes, only until lightly browned.
6. 6
   Cool and store in airtight tins placing wax paper between layers.
7. 7
   Yields about 125 strips.