Cheese Straws
Crispy, flaky cheese straws made with sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of cayenne for a delicate kick. These savory appetizers are perfect for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
- •¼ pound extra-sharp Cheddar
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •¾ stick unsalted butter
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- •1½ tablespoons milk
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
5 min
- 2.
Pulse cheese, flour, butter, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk and pulse until dough forms a ball.
5 min
- 3.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12- by 10-inch rectangle (1/8 inch thick). Cut dough with a lightly floured pizza wheel or lightly floured sharp knife into 1/3-inch-wide strips. Carefully transfer to 2 ungreased baking sheets, arranging strips 1/4 inch apart. (If strips tear, pinch back together.)
10 min
- 4.
Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until pale golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheets on racks, about 15 minutes.
33 min
- 5.
Haggipavlu Nemea '04