How To Make Homemade Cheddar Cheese Straws | Southern Living

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can be used as a binder, and aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.

Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in grated cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

Beat an egg and add it to the mixture along with a splash of milk.

Mix until a dough forms, being careful not to overwork it.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into strips or desired shapes using a knife or pastry cutter.

Place the cheese straws on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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