ITALIAN CHEESE STRAWS

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My family and friends loves it and it is so simple and easy to make the cheddar cheese straws and this one is mozzarella cheese. I make them for holidays or parties. It is so delicious and tasty.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse cheese and butter 3 or 4 times in a food processor until combined. Add flour and remaining ingredients; process 20 seconds or until mixture forms a ball and leaves sides of bowl. Roll with rolling pin to make a rectangle and 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie press fitted with a bar-shaped disk to shape dough into 2 1/2-inch straws. Or divide dough into fourths, and roll each portion into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle on floured wax paper. Cut into 2- X 1/2-inch strips with a knife or pastry wheel and twist the cheese straws. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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