Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese (Cracker Barrel is best, it grates well)
1 stick soft butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. red pepper
1 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix all ingredients into dough that is soft and pliable.
Run through #1 disc of cookie press into long strips on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cut into 2-inch pieces while still warm, but let cool in pan.
Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
Store in airtight plastic bag or cookie tin.
Makes 6 dozen.
Don't let them get brown or they'll be too done!