Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour, sifted
2 1/2 c. sharp New York State Cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 stick oleo or butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of red pepper
1/3 c. cold water

Preparation

Grate cheese and cream with oleo.
Sift other ingredients and add to cheese.
Add cold water and mix well.
Form into a ball with fingers and put in cookie press.
Using the jagged, 1-inch plate, push mixture onto ungreased baking sheet.
If mixture is too stiff, add a little more cold water into press.
Each cheese straw should be about 3-inches long.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove at once to cooling rack.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen.