Chhiwate

2 c UNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR

1/2 t SALT

1 t CAYENNE PEPPER

8 oz SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (GRATED

5 oz MARGARINE (MELTED)

1/4 c FLOUR (FOR ROLLING DOUGH)

1 t OIL (FOR BAKING SHEET)

Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, cayenne
pepper, and cheese thoroughly.
Add melted margarine and mix.
Chill
dough in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Place dough on a large,
floured board.
Place a large piece of waxed paper on top of dough
or use a heavily-floured rolling pin.
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick.
Remove wax paper.
Holding a fork upside down, draw the prongs
vertically along dough from top to bottom, making ridges.
With a
wide, flat knife cut dough into rectangular shapes 3 x 1 inch.
Oil
a cookie sheet and place cut cheese on it.
Bake in 400 F oven for
10-12 minutes until cheese straws look dry but not brown.
Let cool.
Repeat procedure until all of dough is baked.
Serve at
room-temperature.
Freezes well.
Yields 7 dozen.