Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Cheddar-Cheese Straws 3.2 (124) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 24 Dry mustard, ground pepper, and cayenne give these crackers some kick. For variation, try Gruyere cheese in place of cheddar. Ingredients 6 -ounce piece sharp cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor fitted with the grating blade, grate cheese. Switch to cutting blade; add flour, butter, mustard powder, salt, ground pepper, and cayenne. Pulse until a dough forms. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface; divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, about 3/8 inch in diameter and 18 inches long; cut each rope into six 3-inch pieces. Place pieces 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Drag the tines of a fork down each straw to create ridges. Bake until golden and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Rate it Print