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Herbed Cheese Straws

Herbed Cheese Straws

Makes about 84 cheese straws

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, room temperature
  • 3 cups sifted Swans Down® Cake Flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • Garnish: fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the shredding disc attachment, grate cheese; transfer to a medium bowl. Switch to the blade attachment.
  • In a large bowl, combine our, salt, garlic powder, dry mustard, black pepper, and red pepper; sift mixture once.
  • Add our mixture and thyme to food processor; pulse 2 to 4 times to combine. Add cheese and butter; pulse until a dough ball forms.
  • Using a cookie press tted with a ribbon disk, pipe dough into long straight lines, about 1/2- to 3/4-inch apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Gently pat down to ensure ribbons are lying at on baking sheets.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, gently cut into 2 1/2-inch-long pieces. Using a small o set spatula, loosen from pans. Let cool completely. Garnish with thyme, if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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