Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. grated New York extra sharp Cheddar cheese
2 sticks butter
2 2/3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 275\u00b0.
In food processor, using steel blade, cream together 1 cup cheese and 1 stick butter.
Add 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Process until ball forms around blade.
Remove from processor, form into ball, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Repeat same procedure with the other half of ingredients.
Put dough in pastry gun and form into straws. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 20 to 25 minutes or until crispy.
Makes 4 dozen.