Cheese Straws
I use a combination of any hard cheeses I have on hand with half being sharp cheddar.
1 pound cheese, grated in processor
1 stick soft butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ice water as needed
In a processor, grate cheese, combine with butter; combine dry ingredients and add to processor, pulse to combine. Add iced water and pulse until it comes together, like pie crust. Remove from processor and roll into logs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 18 inches long. Wrap each log and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove dough from refrigerator; cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Roll each piece quickly on a board to about 1/8 inch thick. Bake in 475 degree oven about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool thoroughly on a rack before storing in tins packed between wax paper.