Esta'S Cheese Straws
["1 lb. sharp or extra sharp cheese, soft", "2 sticks (1/2 lb.) margarine (not butter)", "1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper", "3 c. plain flour (may need a little more; I use White Lily flour)"]
["Mix soft cheese and margarine.", "Add red pepper.", "Add flour, one cup at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl. (Add flour until it pulls away but is still soft.)", "Shape into balls (size of a quarter) and place a pecan half on top.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 (preheated) for about 20 minutes until crisp.", "If you have a pastry press, use the piece that will make straws or flat sticks."]
["margarine", "cayenne pepper", "flour"]