Cheese Straws 3 ways

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 5 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, cheese, butter, salt, paprika, and red pepper; pulse to combine. With processor running, add milk in a slow, steady stream until a dough forms.
Using a cookie press fitted with a star-shaped disk, pipe dough into 6-inch lengths on prepared pans.
Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on pans. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
to make coins roll into a log with plastic wrap and freeze 20 minutes and slice 1/4 inch and bake 18 minutes. For sticks, roll pieces of dough into 6 inch log shapes and bake 18 to 20 minutes.