Cheese Straws - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. butter
2 3/4 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper

Preparation

Grate cheese and butter; let stand at room temperature until soft.
Mix dry ingredients.
Mix cheese and butter, then gradually add dry mixture.
Use a cookie press to make straws onto ungreased cookie sheets.
The bar and the star plates work best for this recipe.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.