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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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No Southern hostess would miss out on serving cheese straws with cocktails! This is an easy wasy to create a classic appetizer. Ingredients:
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a food processor fitter with the grating blade, grate cheese. Switch to cutting blade; add flour, butter, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pulse until dough forms.
3. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surfac; divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 3/8 in diameter and 18 long; cut each rope into six 3 pieces. Place pieces 1 apart on a baking sheet. Drag the tines of a fork down each straw to create ridges.
4. Bake until golden and firm to the touch, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Store straws in an airtight container up to 2 days.
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