Simplest Cheese Straws

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450F.

Grate the cheese (you can use the food processor for this), then remove the cheese from the bowl. Add the flour and cayenne to the bowl and pulse. Cut the 8 tablespoons butter into pieces, then toss it in. Process until butter and flour are combined.

Remove the dough from the bowl and stir in the cheese. Knead by hand until it comes together, adding a few drops of ice water (no more than 1 tablespoon) if necessary. (You may prepare the recipe in advance up to this point; wrap well in plastic and refrigerate for up to 2 days before proceeding.)

Roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, then cut into strips as long as you like and about 1/2 inch wide, Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and sprinkle with the optional salt. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Wine Pairing(s)

Storrs 'Viento' Gewurztraminer

Dr. Fischer Riesling Classic

Adler Fels Gewurztraminer

Josef Friederich 'Piesporter Michelberg' Riesling Spatlese

Reinhold Haart 'Piesporter' Kabinett

Maryhill Gewurtztraminer

Alexander Valley 'New Gewurz'

Schloss Lieser Riesling

Bargetto 'Viento' Gewurztraminer

Montinore Gewurztraminer