Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. extra sharp cheese
1 stick oleo
1 3/4 c. flour (plain)
1/8 tsp. red pepper
pinch of salt

Preparation

Grate cheese into large bowl and let stand at room temperature until softened.
Add oleo.
Mix salt, pepper and flour.
Gradually work into cheese-butter mixture.
Blend until smooth.
Using a cookie press, squeeze out cheese straws onto ungreased baking sheets.
Cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths.
Bake for about 15 minutes until crisp and golden.
Do not allow to brown.