Cheddar Cheese Straws

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, grated cheese and butter or margarine in a bowl and mix until well combined. add water a little bit at a time to make a very stiff dough.
• on a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of the dough into just slightly thicker than pencil shaped sticks. cut sticks into 4 to 5 inch lengths. arrange the pieces on the baking sheet.
• bake at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 5 minutes or until browned.