- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Crisp, savory, and with a satisfying snap, cheese straws are a Southern staple, and these were honed to perfection by a legendary culinary duo.
Ingredient:
- 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (about 7 1/8 ounces), plus more for work surface
- 1 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), softened
- 2 tablespoons water
