Cheese straws

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan or any cheese you like)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder.
3. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips until crumbs form.
4. Add the grated cheese and mix well.
5. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk until well combined.
6. Add the egg mixture to the flour and cheese mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a log about 1/2 inch thick.
8. Cut the dough into sticks about 2 inches long and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12–15 minutes, until the cheese straws are golden and crisp.
10. Take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy your cheese straws.