Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. plain flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 oz. butter
2 oz. grated Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. whole grain mustard
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Put flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Cut in butter and rub in flour with fingers until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Using table knife, mix cheese, mustard, egg yolk and then gradually add 2 tablespoons cold water until stiff dough forms.
Knead lightly on a floured surface.
Roll out 1/2-inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch x 2 x 5-inch strips.
Place on greased baking tray, twisting strips.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.