Cheese Straws/Crackers from Penzeys (TNT)
Cheese Straws/Crackers from Penzeys (TNT) If you’re feeling creative, use your favorite small cookie cutters to turn these crackers into fun shapes. These are a family holiday tradition in Kieran’s family. Ingredients 3/4 Cup flour 1/4 tsp. REGULAR MUSTARD POWDER 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. CAYENNE PEPPER or PENZEYS PEPPER 4 TB. butter, cold, cut in small chunks 1/2 Cup fine shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg yolk 1 TB. cold water 1/4 tsp. salt, PAPRIKA or CAYENNE PEPPER to sprinkle on top, optional Directions Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, MUSTARD POWDER, salt and PEPPER. Add the butter and mix with forks or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add the cheese and toss/mix well. Add the egg yolk and water and mix with a large fork until a soft dough forms. You can make them to this point, then pat into a disc, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a bit if you don’t want to do it all at once. Also makes rolling easie