cheese straws

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135 Pinches
Eastman, GA
Updated on Nov 6, 2010

This recipe was given to my husband from a little old lady in a nurseing home he worked at. I made these when I owned my bakery and couldn't keep them on the shelf.

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yield 150 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 1 pound new york sharp chedder cheese
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make cheese straws

  • Step 1
    Allow cheese and margarine to reach room temp. or become soft. Grate the cheese.
  • Step 2
    Mix all the ingredients together. Fill a cookie press with the dough. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Using press, put the dough onto cookie sheet and cut into the desired length.
  • Step 3
    cook in 325 degree ocen for approximately 15 min or until slightly brown. Cool on brown paper.
  • Step 4
    You can use a rolling pin and roll these out on a flour service. Roll real thin and cut into strips. I hated useing the press it was a pain. Also if you want to add more cayenne for a tangier straw do so.

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