Southern Cheese Straws
Southern Cheese Straws are a wonderful appetizer and classic for a reason. They have been around a long time and are great for any gathing.
Servings: 5 dozen
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded and at room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter or margarine or 1 stick softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted (Put seeds on baking sheet and toast in 325 degree oven about 10 minutes until brown)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and keep mixing until you can form a ball. (I do this with my hands. It’s kind of like making sausage balls. You have to work the butter and cheese into the flour). Roll out dough as thin as possible and cut strips 4 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes until brown. Can turn during baking.
Notes
Makes about five dozen cheese sticks.