Cheddar Cheese Straws

Recipe Ingredients

6 tablespoons	90ml	Butter
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Flour
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Grated cheddar cheese
1		Egg yolk
2 tablespoons	30ml	Water

Recipe Instructions

Using a pastry blender, food processor or two knives, cut butter into flour until very finely crumbled. Stir in cheese. In a small bowl, mix egg yolk and water.

Stir into flour mixture. Knead dough until smooth. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Chill at least one hour before rolling out.

(At this point dough can be frozen for later use).

Heat oven to 375F.

Roll Chilled dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/4" x 4" strips. Place strips on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Transfer to serving platter and serve while hot. Makes about 6 dozen straws.

Source:
Taste of Home - February/March 1998

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