Oklahoma Cheese Straws
Crisp, buttery cheese-and-flour straws seasoned with cayenne, a make-ahead appetizer common at Oklahoma holiday gatherings and church functions.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 140 kcal
Equipment
- •Cookie press or piping bag
- •Baking sheet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 140 kcal
- fat
- 9
- carbs
- 10
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 140
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat the softened butter and shredded cheddar together until well mixed.
- 3
Mix in the flour, cayenne, salt, and paprika until a stiff dough forms.
- 4
Spoon the dough into a cookie press or a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- 5
Press or pipe long straws or ribbons of dough onto the prepared sheet pan.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm and lightly golden at the edges.
- 7
Let them cool on the sheet pan for a few minutes. Transfer them to a wire cooling rack.
- 8
Once completely cool, break them into shorter lengths if you like. Serve.
Chef's tips
Use very sharp, well-aged cheddar for the best flavor. If the dough is too stiff to press, mix in a teaspoon of cold water at a time.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating
No reheating needed; served at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Overbaking, which makes the straws taste bitter
- •Using pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking coatings, which affects the texture
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