Savory Baked Cheese Straws

How to Make Savory Baked Cheese Straws at Home

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Ingredients

• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 1 egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, grate the 8 oz of sharp cheddar cheese and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same bowl, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 stick of softened butter (cut into small pieces), 1 tsp of cayenne pepper, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of paprika, and 1 tsp of black pepper.

4. 4

   Using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Add 2 tbsp of cold water and 1 egg yolk to the mixture, and mix until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long using a pizza cutter or knife.

8. 8

   Place the strips on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese straws are golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.