Title: Cheddar Cheese Straws
Categories: Cheese Snack Appetizer
Yield: 12 Servings
| 6 | tb | Butter |
| 1 | c | Flour |
| 1 | c | Grated cheddar cheese |
| 1 | | Egg yolk |
| 2 | tb | Water |
Using a pastry blender, food processor or two knives, cut butter into flour
until very finely crumbled. Stir in cheese. In a small bowl, mix egg yolk
and water. Stir into flour mixture. Knead dough until smooth. Wrap dough in
plastic wrap. Chill at least one hour before rolling out. (At this point
dough can be frozen for later use). Heat oven to 375 deg f. Roll Chilled
dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/4" x 4" strips. Place strips on
ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Transfer to serving platter and serve while hot. Makes about 6 dozen
straws.