Cheese Straws

These are really yummy with a big bowl of hot soup!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 65 straws

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 1⁄2 cup  finely grated cheddar cheese
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Cut in shortning and cheese until crumbly.
3. Add milk; mix well.
4. Roll dough out to 1/8 inch thick; sprinkle with paprika.
5. Cut in strips about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
6. Place on greased baking sheet.
7. Bake at 400* for 10 minutes, or until light brown.