Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper (if desired)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Batter will be very stiff and can be mixed better with hands. Press through a cookie press to make 3-inch pieces and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 250\u00b0 oven for 45 minutes. Cool thoroughly and then store in an airtight container.