Cheese Straws
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ c all-purpose flour
- 1 t salt
- 1 t paprika
- ⅛ t cayenne pepper
- ½ c lightly salted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz grated cheddar cheese (about 2 c)
Instructions
Mix first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Work butter and cheese with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed. Add flour mixture all at once and use hands to mix to make a stiff dough. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead several times until smooth. Store in refrigerator until firm. Roll out on a lightly floured surface. Slice and bake at 425° until golden brown.
