Miss Martha's Southern Cheese Straws

"Being serious lovers of cheese, Barbra and I had eaten these cheddar cheese straws, made by Martha Baker, many times before I asked for the recipe. Thankfully, she gladly gave it to us." Jane Marie

• 4 ounces butter or margarine, softened (1 stick)
• 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Splash of Tabasco
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

METHOD

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cream butter or margarine. Mix in cheese, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, and stir to blend.

Slowly stir in flour until completely blended. Turn onto a lightly floured work surface and shape dough into a roll. Cover in plastic wrap and chill for several hours.

When chilled, slice dough in four pieces lengthwise. Roll each piece until it is as thin as a drinking straw. If the rolls become unwieldy cut them in half, crosswise.

Slice into straw lengths, and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 10 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown and semi-crisp.

Yield: About 4 dozen, depending on thickness of slices

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Jane Marie

Visit Jane Marie's site: www.graciousjanemarie.com

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