Pastry Wrapped Frankies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 cocktail frankfurters
1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
4 to 5 tsp. ice water

Preparation

Combine flour and salt.
Cut shortening into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbs are about the size of small peas.
Add grated cheese.
Add water to mix, a small amount at a time, mixing quickly and evenly, until dough just holds in a ball. Roll pastry into a 6 x 12-inch rectangle.
Cut strips 1/2-inch wide and 6-inches long.
Wrap pastry spiral fashion around frankfurters, sealing ends.
Place on cookie sheet and bake in a hot oven at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 24 Frankies.