Cheese Straws
2016-11-23 03:04:01
Yields 30
These crunchy, buttery cheese straws have
a touch of heat from red pepper, making
them an ideal pre-dinner snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, cheese, butter, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper; pulse to combine. With processor running, add milk in a slow, steady stream until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie press fitted with a star-shaped disk, pipe dough into 6-inch lengths on prepared pans.
- Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on pans. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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