Cheese Straws 1
["1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese", "1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter or margarine", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. plain flour", "dash of cayenne pepper (if desired)"]
["Grate cheese into large bowl and let stand at room temperature until softened.", "Add softened margarine.", "Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Mix salt, pepper and flour.", "Gradually work into cheese/butter mixture. Blend until smooth.", "Using a cookie press, squeeze out cheese straws onto ungreased baking sheets.", "Cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and golden.", "Do not allow to brown."]
["Cheddar cheese", "butter", "salt", "flour", "cayenne pepper"]