Crispy, buttery cheese straws infused with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and a hint of cayenne pepper.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
02 - 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
03 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Pantry
04 - 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water, as needed
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine cheddar, Parmesan, flour, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until evenly mixed.
03 - Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - If the dough is too dry, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together.
05 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle approximately 0.25 inch thick.
06 - Cut into strips approximately 0.5 inch wide and 6 inches long.
07 - Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
09 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
