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Cheese Straws

Servings: 30 straws
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 Tbs unsalted butter slightly warm and cut into pieces
  • 1 Tbs half-and-half or cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place all ingredients, except half-and-half or cream, in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs. With processor running, pour in half-and-half. Process until a dough forms, about 10 seconds.
  • On a lightly-floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Slice into ribbons 1/4-inch wide and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Cool on sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.