SPICY CHEESE STRAWS
Makes about 24
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ cup whole milk
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, cheeses, cold butter, salt, peppers, and paprika until combined. With processor running, add milk in a slow, steady stream until a dough forms.
Using a cookie press fitted with a star-shaped disk, pipe dough in long, straight lines onto prepared pans.
