Cheese straws

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 200 C / Gas mark 6. Grease a baking tray.

• step 2

  In a large bowl cream butter and cheese. Stir in flour and salt; mix well

• step 3

  On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1.25cm in thickness.

• step 4

  Cut into 5cm strips and sprinkle with chilli powder, if desired.

• step 5

  Place strips on prepared baking tray 3 to 4cm apart.

• step 6

  Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.