Cheese Straws-Bob Early

Leave 3 lb. New York Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 2 ½ sticks margarine and 2 sticks of butter our overnight to soften.

Mix by hand in very large bowl:

3 lb soft New York Sharp Cheddar Cheese                        2 stick soft butter

2 ½ sticks margarine                                                                   3 t salt

3 t baking powder                                                                        3 ½ -4 t cayenne pepper

6 c plain White Lily flour

Use Super Shooter or pastry bag to squeeze onto ungreased Teflon cookie sheets in 2 inch ribbons.

Bake 16-18 min at 325^o