Cheese Straws

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 30 min

Makes about 100

Nick and I spent many, many wonderful days in the office at Target (AKA TSC). I called him Nicky and he had many choice names for me. Nick was and is one of my best friends.

ingredients

1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (unsifted)
1/4 lb (1 stick margarine or butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/4 cup water

directions

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1. Grate cheese with a food processor or grater.
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2. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in food procecessor until mixture forms a ball;OR use 2 knives work together until crumbly, then form into a ball.
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3. Roll dough on lightly floured board, cut into 1/8 inch wide strips, about 4 inches long.
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4. Place strips on a cookie sheet, sprinkle with paprika, and a little red pepper.
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5. Bake in preheated 350° oven, 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on rack, store in airtight container. Will keep indefinately.