Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 oz. extra sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. softened butter
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour
pinch salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/8 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation

Combine cheese and butter in a large bowl.
Combine remaining ingredients and gradually add to cheese mixture until dough is no longer crumbly.
Shape into a ball.
Use a cookie press to shape dough into straws.
Cut into 2 inch lengths.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to12 minutes until lightly browned.
Store in air tight containers with wax paper between layers.