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