59 in 2012

59 of Mom's recipes in 2012.

What's old is new. Some of these recipes date back to the 1950's. It will be interesting adapting the recipes to current cooking methods and ingredient availability. Let the food history lesson begin!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

#26 Cheese Straws

1 lb extra sharp New York cheddar cheese
1 1/2 sticks margarine (not butter)
2 cups flour (plus1/4 cup if needed)
1/8 tsp. cayenne
Salt

Let cheese soften 3-4 hours, along with margarine. Cream and add flour. Big mixer with dough hook until comes together. If too dry add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Run through cookie press onto ungreased baking sheets using small star and run out snake like. Separate into 3-4 inch lengths. Bake 375 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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