Description
Crispy, cheesy, Southern-style cheese straws perfect for snacks or entertaining. Buttery and full of sharp cheddar flavor.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
Add cold water gradually and mix until dough comes together.
Chill dough for 20–30 minutes.
Roll dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
Cut into thin strips or twist for a curled effect.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
Cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Use aged sharp cheddar for bold flavor.
Dough can be frozen and baked directly from frozen.
Store in an airtight tin for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6 servings
- Calories: 160g
- Sodium: 180g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30g