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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Screen Doors and Sweet Tea; Martha Hall Foose Ingredients:
1 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, at room temperature |
1 cup unsalted butter, softened |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
hot pepper sauce, a dash |
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted |
Directions:
1. In a food processor fitted with metal blade, combine the cheese, butter, salt, cayenne, and hot sauce by pulsing several times until blended.
2. Add in flour; pulse until the dough forms a ball.
3. Preheat oven to 375°; fit a cookie press with the ribbon or star template.
4. Press long, continuous strips of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Using a sharp knife, score the strips every 3 inches.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown every so slightly.
7. Remove from oven and cut or break cheese straws on the scored lines.
8. Place them on a rack to cool completely; store in an airtight container.
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