Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. sugar
1/3 c. butter or margarine
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. cold water
1 tsp. red pepper

Preparation

Combine the first 4 ingredients, mixing well.
Melt butter; let cool.
Pour over cheese; toss gently.
Add to dry ingredients; cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Sprinkle water evenly over flour mixture.
Stir with a fork until all ingredients are moistened; shape into a ball.
Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut into 3 x 1/3-inch strips.
Place strips on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crisp.
Place on wire racks to cool.