Cheese Straws

Name: Cheese Straws
Ingredients: 2 c. plain flour; 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 stick (1/4 lb.) oleo or butter (mine was with butter); 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. red pepper (I usually add a tad more)

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. plain flour
1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese
1 stick (1/4 lb.) oleo or butter (mine was with butter)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper (I usually add a tad more)

Directions

1

Sift flour before measuring.
2

Add baking soda, salt and red pepper.
3

Sift two more times.
4

Grate cheese and butter.
5

When soft enough, add flour a little at a time and mix all ingredients well. (I put cheese and butter in microwave on defrost for just a few seconds to help soften.)
6

You can use a pastry utensil or work it with your hands to mix.
7

Put through cookie press and bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until brownness desired.
8

Makes approximately 90 to 100 straws about 3 to 3 1/2 inches long.
9

(I used cookie press disc with a star-like shape.)