6 ounces butter or margarine
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons water
Yield: 6 dozen 4x1-inch
1. Cream butter on medium speed until soft. Blend in cheese.
2. Combine dry ingredients and add to cheese mixture on low speed.
3. Add eggs and water, combined. Mix on low speed to form a stiff dough. Chill
4. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into strips 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
straws
Notes: VARIATIONS:
Caraway Cheese Straws. Add 2 tsp caraway seeds to flour before mixing.
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons water
Yield: 6 dozen 4x1-inch
1. Cream butter on medium speed until soft. Blend in cheese.
2. Combine dry ingredients and add to cheese mixture on low speed.
3. Add eggs and water, combined. Mix on low speed to form a stiff dough. Chill
4. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into strips 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
straws
Notes: VARIATIONS:
Caraway Cheese Straws. Add 2 tsp caraway seeds to flour before mixing.
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