Yazoo Cheese Straws

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.