GLUTEN-FREE CHEESE STRAWS

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From Roben Ryberg's "Gluten-Free Kitchen". You can omit the ground red pepper, if desired. (5" long by 1/3" wide)

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 24 cheese straws

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup potato starch
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine and mix well, butter, cornstarch, potato starch, ground red pepper, xanthan gum, and salt.
  • Mixture will be crumbly.
  • Add cream and beat until smooth.
  • Add cheese and mix until dough is almost uniform in color.
  • Roll out or pat the dough to 1/4" thickness (unfloured surface).
  • If the dough is too sticky to work with, refrigerate it for a few minutes or so.
  • Cut into thin straws and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake about 12 minutes.

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