# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
02 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Pantry
04 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
05 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
08 - 1-2 tablespoons cold water as needed
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Pulse until evenly mixed.
03 - Add the cold cubed butter to the food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - If the dough appears too dry, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time while pulsing until the dough just comes together without overworking.
05 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick.
06 - Cut the rolled dough into strips approximately ½ inch wide by 6 inches long using a pastry cutter or sharp knife.
07 - Transfer the cut strips to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for even baking.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the straws turn golden brown and become crispy throughout.
09 - Allow the straws to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
