Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose buttermilk biscuit mix
1 c. grated All-American cheese
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. water

Preparation

Blend biscuit mix, grated cheese, shortening, salt and cayenne pepper.
Cut with fork, mixing to a consistency of coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and water to form stiff dough.
Knead slightly. Roll into 1/4-inch thickness on floured board.
Cut into narrow strips and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.