Cayenne Cheese Straws

• Vegetarian

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Mustard, dry

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

• Dairy

  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 1 8-ounce block Cheddar, sharp

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Description

Ingredients

• One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, cold
• 2 sticks butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Directions Special equipment: a piping bag with 1/4-inch tip, optionalGrate the cheese on the medium holes of a grater to make 4 cups. Cover the grated cheese and leave out with the butter until at room temperature, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. (Note: You need to grate your own cheese here--no pre-grated.)When ready to make the cheese straws, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.Mix the flour, salt, cayenne, mustard and black pepper in a medium bowl.Put the cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment until fairly smooth. Slowly beat in the flour mixture. Check the consistency; it should be just stiff enough to pipe. If not, add a little more flour.Scrape the dough into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag. Use a 1/4-inch tip or cut a 1/4-inch hole in the plastic bag. Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets in 5- to 6-inch strips. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool on a rack. Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond CATEGORIES: Cheddar Snack Pastry View All Main Ingredient Cheddar Course Snack Dish Pastry