Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sifted all-purpose flour (3 to 3 1/2 c.)
1 lb. soft butter
1 lb. sharp grated cheese (at room temperature)
1 1/4 tsp. red pepper (ground)

Preparation

Sift together the flour and red pepper.
Mix cheese and butter together.
Add flour mixture to cheese mixture, stirring until smooth.
Put into a cookie press, making 2-inch pieces.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 9 minutes.