1 piece(s) (6-ounce) sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
8 tablespoon(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a food processor fitted with the grating blade, grate cheese. Switch to cutting blade; add flour, butter, mustard powder, salt, ground pepper, and cayenne. Pulse until a dough forms.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface; divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, about 3/8 inch in diameter and 18 inches long; cut each rope into six 3-inch pieces. Place pieces 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Drag the tines of a fork down each straw to create ridges (see photo, left).
Bake until golden and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store straws in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Photo: Sydonia Saptoe
Sydonia Saptoe: Baie danki julle. Dit is d heerlikste resepie ooit!! D strooitjies is lekker kaaserig en bros. D beligting was net ni lekker ni maar ds pragtig goudkleurig!