Cheese Straws III

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift flour and salt.
3. 3
   Cut in 3 tablespoons of shortening until the mixture looks like corn meal.
4. 4
   Cut in the rest of the shortening until the particles are the size of small peas.
5. 5
   Add cold water by the tablespoon, mixing with a fork, until the dough forms a ball.
6. 6
   Roll the dough out on lightly floured board.
7. 7
   Dough should be 1/4-inch thick and 6 inches square.
8. 8
   Sprinkle grated cheese (2 tablespoons) and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika on dough.
9. 9
   Fold the square in half, pinch the edges together and roll out again.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated cheese and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
11. 11
    Fold; repeat with grated cheese and paprika two more times.
12. 12
    Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
13. 13
    Cut into strips 1/2-inch wide and 3 or 4 inches in length.
14. 14
    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet about 10 minutes or until cheese straws are golden brown.