Cheese Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 c. cold water
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/3 c. butter

Preparation

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and red pepper; set aside.
Melt butter; let cool.
Pour over cheese; toss gently. Add to dry ingredients.
Put in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Sprinkle water gently over flour mixture.
Stir with fork until all ingredients are moistened.
Shape into ball.
Roll dough into 1/8-inch thickness on lightly floured surface; cut into 3 x 1/2-inch strips.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets; bake at 325\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.