How To Make Cheddar Cheese Straws
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ice water
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a food processor, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the ice water and continue pulsing until the dough comes together.
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Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
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Cut the dough into long strips, about 1/2-inch wide.
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Place the cheese straws onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Allow the cheese straws to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 230kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 47mg
- Sodium : 285mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 14g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 7g
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