Cheese straw
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Cheese straws are a traditional food of England[1] and the Southern United States.[2] They are eaten as an appetizer or snack.[3] They are made as cut strips, or by using a cookie press, from dough made with butter, flour, salt, cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper.[4] Variations use different types of cheese, spices and nuts.[3]
References[]
- ^ "How to cook perfect cheese straws" by Felicity Cloake, The Guardian, 30 November 2011
- ^ "Anatomy of a Classic: Cheese Straws". Francine Maroukian. Garden and Gun. December 2010/January 2011
- ^ a b All-Time Favorite: Classic Cheese Straws Southern Living
- ^ Zesty Cheese Straws recipe Paula Deen, Food Network
Categories:
- Snack foods
- Cuisine of the Southern United States
- American cuisine stubs