Sesame cheese sticks
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Flour, all-purpose |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Cayenne pepper |
| ½ | cup | Butter, cut into bits, * |
| ½ | cup | Cheddar cheese, sharp ** |
| 1 | tablespoon | Or 2 milk |
| ¼ | cup | Sesame seeds |
Directions
* butter should be at room temperature.
** Sharp cheddar cheese should be finely grated Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and pepper. Blend in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the cheese and mix well.
Gradually add enough of the milk to make a sticky dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough ¾-inch thick. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and press them lightly into the dough. Cut the dough into ½ inch wide strips, 2 inches long. Place the strips of dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Cool on a wire rack and store in a covered tin. THE PENNYWHISTLE LUNCH BOX BOOK - jean hores