Whole Wheat Cheese Straws

Making your own cheese straws is easier than you might think, and they’re a great appetizer or snack for any occasion. This recipe uses our whole wheat flour to give them a bit of extra nutritional value, but they’re still just as delicious as the traditional version. Ready to get started? Let’s go!

Yield: 3 Dozen

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Whole Wheat Cheese Straws

Prep time: 2 HourCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 2 H & 15 M

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
• 1 cup The Old Mill Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Place the cheese, butter, flour, cayenne, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together in a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
3. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. 
4. Cut into 1/2-inch wide strips about 4 inches long and bake on ungreased baking pans until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. 
5. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool, sprinkle with salt, and store in a tightly covered metal tin to stay crisp.