Cheese straws

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
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cupUnbleached flour
6tablespoonsAll veg shortening
4tablespoonsIce water
1cupGrated cheddar cheese;lofat

Directions

Preheat oven 450F. Place flour in large bowl. Cut in shortening until mix is granular. Stirring with fork, work in just enough ice water to form stiff dough.

Roll out dough as thinly as possible on floured surface. Spread one-half dough with cheese. Top with other half of dough and roll out. Cut layered dough into 3x1/2" strips and place on baking sheet sprayed with Pam. Bake until golden.

Variation: Twist cheese straw dough From: What's for Dinner