Cheese Straws
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
3/4 cup (175 mL) cold butter
1/3 cup (75 mL) cold water (approx.)
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese
1 egg yolk
1 tsp (5 ml) milk
In large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut butter into small pieces; with pastry blender or two knives, cut into flour mixture until resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water. Gather dough into ball. Add more water if necessary.
Divide dough in half. Place one half on lightly floured work surface. Roll out to 18- x 10-inch (45 x 25 cm) rectangle. Sprinkle cheese over half the dough; starting at one short end, fold remaining half of dough over top and roll again to 18- x 10-inch (45 x 25 cm) rectangle. Cut into twenty-four 10 inch (25 cm) straws.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Repeat with remaining pastry and cheese.
Mix egg yolk with milk. Brush over straws. Bake in 425°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown on top. Makes about 48 straws.
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