World Famous Recipes

Stilton Cheese Straws

2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour

1/4 lb (110 g) butter

1 lb (450 g) Stilton or other good quality blue

cheese, crumbled

Coarse salt to taste

Mix the flour and butter with a fork or in a food processor until the

mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the cheese and knead by hand

until the mixture holds together, adding a few drops of cold water if

necessary. This mixture may be wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen

until ready to use. Roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (5

mm) and cut into strips about 1/2 inch (1 cm) wide and 4 inches (10

cm) long. Sprinkle with coarse salt and place on a lightly greased

baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 450F (230C) until golden brown,

5 to 8 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Serves

6 to 10.