Saturday

Cheese Straws

Ingredients:
1c sifted flour
1/2tsp salt
1/4tsp mustard powder
1/8tsp cayenne
1/3c butter, cold
1c grated sharp cheddar cheese
1.5 Tbs ice water
1tsp celery seed

In cuisinar, combine flour, salt, mustard and cayenne. Cut in butter and 1/2 of cheese and pulse with cuisinart until crumbly. Add water slowly while Cuisinart is running until dough forms a ball.

Preheat oven to 350'F
On floured surface roll uot pastry 1/8" thick. Sprinkle w/remaining cheese. Fold in half and roll out again.

With pastry wheel, cut into strips 3" x 1/2". Sprinkle with celery seed. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes until pale brown. Serve warm or cool.
You can freeze and reheat in a cool oven, if desired.

(from mom's kitchen)

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