Cheese Straws

1 cup flour      1 1/2 teasp baking powder

1/2 teasp salt      1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 Tablsp + 1 1/2 teasp cold butter

1/3 cup milk         2 teasp paprika OR 1/4 teasp cayenne pepper

Combine flour, powder and salt.  Stir in cheese, cut int butter

until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Gradually add in the

milk and form into a dough ball.  On a lt floured surface, roll out

into a 12" square.  Cut in half, then cut each half into 1/2" strips.

Place strips 1" apart on cookie sheet, sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 425 for 6-8 mins.

OR:  omit paprika step, add cayenne right into the dough.