Dixie Cheese Straws

Dixie Cheese Straws

Ingredients:
cheese, cheddar
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
butter, without salt
mustard, prepared, yellow
salt, table
spices, pepper, black
spices, pepper, red or cayenne

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a food processor fitter with the grating blade, grate cheese.
Switch to cutting blade; add flour, butter, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Pulse until dough forms.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surfac; divide into 4 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a rope about 3/8" in diameter and 18" long; cut each rope into six 3" pieces.
Place pieces 1" apart on a baking sheet.
Drag the tines of a fork down each straw to create ridges.
Bake until golden and firm to the touch, 15-20 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store straws in an airtight container up to 2 days.