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.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup water
• ¾ cup margarine
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until browned.