BHA & BHT Free Cheddar Cheese Straws
Total time1 hr 8 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time18 min
5.0(30)
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8 servings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- ¼ tsp dry mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, salt, cayenne, smoked paprika, and dry mustard powder (if using) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer.
- 2
Add the cold butter cubes and mix on low speed (or beat with a hand mixer) until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs, about 2 minutes.
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