Cheese Straws
Buttery pastry dough packed with sharp cheddar and cayenne, twisted into crispy golden sticks — the Southern party snack that disappears within 10 minutes of hitting the table
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🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp cold, cubed butter
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F; line two baking sheets with parchment
- 2Pulse flour, butter, cayenne, paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor until it resembles sand
- 3Add shredded cheddar and pulse until the dough just comes together (it will look crumbly — squeeze a handful and it should hold)
- 4On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness
- 5Cut into strips about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide; transfer to baking sheets
- 6Bake 18–20 minutes until light golden — watch carefully, they go from golden to burnt quickly
- 7Cool completely on the pan; they crisp as they cool
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