Cheddar Cheese Straws

I won’t forget the cheese straws that my mother made for my father. The only difference was that she did not add cayenne pepper. These make wonderful hors d’oevres.

Original recipe makes 4 dozen

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    25 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 67 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat: 4.8 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 103 mg

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