How to make Cheese Straws I Spice Isle Cafe: Cooking With Carolyn

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar has fewer calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can add a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth of flavor.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for cheese straws.

Show the cheese being used, mentioning it's Kerrygold cheddar cheese from Ireland.

Pre-measure ingredients for accuracy in baking, emphasizing the importance of precision.

Add 1 stick of room temperature butter to the mixer.

Add 4 ounces of grated cheddar cheese to the mixer, ensuring equal parts cheese and butter.

Turn on the mixer to low speed to combine the butter and cheese without incorporating too much air.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of mustard powder to the mixture, adjusting to taste.

Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure even mixing.

Slowly add approximately 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture while the mixer is on low speed to prevent flour from spilling.

Pause to answer viewer questions about mixing without a mechanical mixer, encouraging the use of a wooden spoon or spatula if necessary.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Continue adding flour gradually while mixing until the dough starts to come together.

Check the consistency of the dough and add a teaspoon of cold water if needed to help it come together.

Mix until the dough is combined but not overworked, aiming for a consistency that holds together without forming a ball like bread dough.

Show the final dough consistency before moving to the next step.

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