Cheese Straws III

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Sift flour and salt.

3. 3

   Cut in 3 tablespoons of shortening until the mixture looks like corn meal.

4. 4

   Cut in the rest of the shortening until the particles are the size of small peas.

5. 5

   Add cold water by the tablespoon, mixing with a fork, until the dough forms a ball.

6. 6

   Roll the dough out on lightly floured board.

7. 7

   Dough should be 1/4-inch thick and 6 inches square.

8. 8

   Sprinkle grated cheese (2 tablespoons) and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika on dough.

9. 9

   Fold the square in half, pinch the edges together and roll out again.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated cheese and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

11. 11

    Fold; repeat with grated cheese and paprika two more times.

12. 12

    Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

13. 13

    Cut into strips 1/2-inch wide and 3 or 4 inches in length.

14. 14

    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet about 10 minutes or until cheese straws are golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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