Yazoo Cheese Straws

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Screen Doors and Sweet Tea; Martha Hall Foose"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 48 straws

ingredients

• 1 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, at room temperature
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• hot pepper sauce, a dash
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted

directions

1. In a food processor fitted with metal blade, combine the cheese, butter, salt, cayenne, and hot sauce by pulsing several times until blended.
2. Add in flour; pulse until the dough forms a ball.
3. Preheat oven to 375°; fit a cookie press with the ribbon or star template.
4. Press long, continuous strips of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Using a sharp knife, score the strips every 3 inches.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown every so slightly.
7. Remove from oven and cut or break cheese straws on the scored lines.
8. Place them on a rack to cool completely; store in an airtight container.