Saturday, August 6, 2011

Cheese Straws

Cheese Straws

Source: Charleston Receipts Cookbook - Junior League of Charleston, 1950.

NOTE: Cheese Straws are a southern "staple" at bridal and baby showers.

1 pound sharp cheese
1 3/4 cups plain flour
1/4 cup butter, creamed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper

Run cheese through meat chopper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and put in cookie press or roll thin and cut in narrow strips 4 inches long. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until light brown. Makes about 100.

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