Wisconsin Cheese Straws
- 4 cups (about 1½ pounds) grated aged Cheddar cheese
- ¼ pound (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed
Instructions:
These crispy cheese straws are perfect served with your favorite dip.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the cheese and the butter; process well. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until dough forms. Add water, if necessary. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- On a clean countertop or cutting board, use your fingers to gently roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a rope. When it is 8 to 10 inches long, cut it in half and continue rolling each rope until it is 6 to 8 inches long. Twist both ropes together and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until set and starting to brown. Cool on a wire rack; serve with your choice of dip.