Cheese Pretzels

Makes 2

ingredients

1/2 C Unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 C Shredded aged cheddar cheese
2 tb Dijon mustard
1 1/4 C Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1 Egg white

directions

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Shape these nibblies into pretzels, or make sticks or rounds. You can make them up to three days ahead, then store in a cookie tin. Serve at toom temperature or reheat them in a 300 oven for 5 min.

poppy or sesame seeds

In bowl, cream butter until fluffy; beat in cheese and mustard. Combie flour, salt and cayenne; add to bowl and stir just until mixture holds together, being careful not to overmix. Form into disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes Divide into 1 tbsp balls; roll each ball into 10 inch strip. Twist ends over each strip to form pretzel; place on baking sheet. Brush with egg white; prinkle with poppy seeds. Bake in 375 oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until pale golden color. Makes about 2 dozen.

Origin: Canadian Living Magazine; December 1990 issue. Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

Source: Massimo Paolini