Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
2 c. grated American cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 c. sifted Martha White plain flour

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Let butter come to room temperature. Cream butter and cheese together.
Add salt and cayenne and work in flour.
Cover and chill about 1 hour.
Roll out on lightly floured cloth or board about 1/8 inch thick.
Cut in sticks with a sharp knife or pastry wheel about 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.