Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or oleo
1 c. grated cheese
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sifted plain flour

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Let butter come to room temperature. Cream butter and cheese together.
Add salt and cayenne pepper and work in flour.
Cover and chill about 1 hour.
Roll out on lightly floured 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.