Grandma's Cheese Straws
This is the treasured family recipe for cheese straws, a staple that was always eagerly anticipated. The dough combines sharp cheddar with butter and seasoned flour, then is chilled, rolled, and cut into strips. A brief bake yields two dozen crisp, savoury straws perfect for any gathering. The recipe is straightforward and delivers a reliably delicious result every time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 lb butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash red pepper (or to your liking)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons water
Method
- Blend the grated cheese and softened butter together until creamy.
- Mix in the sifted flour, salt, red pepper, paprika, and the 3 teaspoons of water.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
- On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Slice the rolled dough into thin strips.
- Place the strips on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium1694400 mg
Recipe details
CategoryHigh In...
AuthorLusil
