American · Starter

Cheese Straws

Name: Cheese Straws
Total time: 47 min
Yield: Makes about 24 straws, serves 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 115 g unsalted butter, softened; 115 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling; 115 g sharp cheddar, finely grated; ½ tsp salt; 0.13 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp whole milk, about, to bind

Equal parts butter, flour and sharp cheddar worked into a dough, cut into thin strips and baked until crisp, with a touch of cayenne for warmth.

YieldMakes about 24 straws, serves 6
Hands-on25 min
Total47 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

115 gunsalted butter, softened
115 gall-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
115 gsharp cheddar, finely grated
½ tspsalt
0.13 tspcayenne pepper
1 tbspwhole milk, about, to bind

Contains

Gluten
Dairy
Wheat
Nightshades (any)
Chili peppers
Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
Tyramine
Chili heat (capsaicin)
Lactose
FODMAPs (any)

Taste

Heat
Salty
Umami / savory
Richness / fat

Texture

Crisp

Equipment

Oven

Season

Any season

Occasion

Entertaining

Effort

20–45 min active
30–60 min total
Difficulty 2
Make-ahead friendly
Kid-friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: low
Fat: moderate
Fiber: low
Sodium: moderate

Budget

Budget: low

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