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Classic Southern Cheese Straws

A pile of golden, flaky, twisted cheese straws recipe pastries stacked on a white plate.
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Make crispy, savory cheese straws using sharp cheddar cheese. This recipe yields a classic Southern appetizer perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and cold water together. Add this liquid mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a stiff dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  8. Cut the dough into strips about 1/2-inch wide and 5 to 6 inches long. You can twist each strip once or twice for a traditional look.
  9. Place the straws on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the straws are crisp.
  11. Transfer the straws to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, substitute half of the cheddar cheese with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • You can make the dough up to two days ahead of time; store it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a flakier texture, use cold puff pastry instead of making the dough from scratch, and cut it into strips after sprinkling with cheese.

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