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Cheese Straws are an easy and delicious appetizer or snack.

Cheese Straws

Crunchy cheddar cheese straws spiced up with a little cayenne pepper.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cheese straws
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 t. dry mustard
  • 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 1 stick butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, and black pepper.
  • Add the melted butter and use your hands to form a dough ball. Mix in the cheddar cheese. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until a firm dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Twist the dough strips and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Adapted from HGTV