When it comes to hosting a party or just wanting to have a delicious snack, there’s nothing quite like a cheese straw. These savory treats are the perfect combination of buttery, cheesy goodness with a satisfying crunch. And lucky for you, I’ve got a recipe that will knock your socks off!
First, preheat your oven to 350 F. Next, grab a cookie sheet and line it with parchment paper. Now, let’s get started on the dough.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese until they’re well combined. If you have a stand mixer, I highly recommend using it to save some arm strength. Once your butter and cheese are mixed, it’s time to add in the dry ingredients – 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Using a fork or your stand mixer, gradually combine all the ingredients until you have a smooth dough.
Now for the fun part – shaping the dough! Roll your dough out onto a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. If you want thinner or thicker cheese straws, you can adjust the thickness here. Once your dough is rolled out, use a sharp knife or a pastry wheel to cut it into strips that are about 1/2 inch wide. For a fancier presentation, you can make longer strips and twist them into spirals.
Now that your cheese straws are all cut and ready, it’s time to bake them. Place them on the lined cookie sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown. Once they’re done, take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
And there you have it – a delicious and easy cheese straw recipe that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want a tasty snack, these cheese straws will definitely hit the spot. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of softened butter
- 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
- 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and grated cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Add all-purpose flour, salt, and cayenne pepper gradually, mixing with a fork or stand mixer until smooth.
- Roll dough out onto a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut dough into strips that are about 1/2 inch wide using a knife or pastry wheel.
- Place strips onto the lined cookie sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cheese straws cool for a few minutes before serving.