Cheese Straws

Total Time

30 Minutes

Servings

48

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain flour
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 205°C. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, grated cheese and butter or margarine in a bowl and mix until well combined. Add water a little bit at a time to make a very stiff dough.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of the dough into just slightly thicker than pencil shaped sticks. Cut sticks into 4 to 5 inch lengths. Arrange the pieces on the baking sheet.
4. Bake at 205°C for 5 minutes or until browned.