Cheddar Cheese Straws Recipe

Cheddar Cheese Straws Recipe

  • 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
  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.