Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 lb. sharp cheese
1 egg
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 3/4 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Cream butter and cheese.
Add egg and water.
Beat; sift flour, salt, cayenne and paprika.
Add dry ingredients to mixture; beat well after each.
Chill dough for 10 minutes.
Pack into pastry press; squeeze shapes onto baking sheet.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes in 350\u00b0 oven.