Cheese Straws

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium size bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in butter with pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly.
4. 4
   Add cheese; toss until well blended.
5. 5
   Sprinkle water over mixture; mix lightly with a fork just until pastry holds together and leaves sides of bowl clean.
6. 6
   Roll out on a floured surface to a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 1/2-inch strips.
8. 8
   Lift strips one at a time; twist and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
9. 9
   Cool on wire rack.