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Quick & Crispy Southern Cheddar Cheese Straws Recipe

A tall stack of golden brown, flaky, twisted cheese straws recipe on a white rectangular plate.
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Make these easy, homemade cheese straws using sharp cheddar cheese. They are crispy, buttery, and perfect as a savory party appetizer or game day snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients and mix briefly to combine.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add the egg white and cold water. Mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 15 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  8. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into strips about 1/2-inch wide and 5 to 6 inches long.
  9. Take each strip and gently twist it two or three times to form a straw shape. Place the twisted straws on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese straws are golden brown and crisp.
  11. Transfer the straws to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of dry mustard powder to the flour mixture.
  • If you want a flakier texture, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with cake flour.
  • These savory party snacks are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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