Crispy cheese straws with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and cayenne offer a buttery, spicy snack.
# What You’ll Use:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
02 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Pantry
04 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
08 - 1-2 tablespoons cold water as needed
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine cheddar, Parmesan, flour, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed.
03 - Add the cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - If the dough is too dry, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together.
05 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Cut the dough into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 6 inches long.
07 - Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
09 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
