Ingredients

• 2 stk butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons
• 8 oz Parmigiano Reggiano, very fine grate
• 8 oz sharp cheddar or Gruyere cheese, very fine grate
• 3/4 t Dijon mustard
• 2-1/3 C all-purpose flour, soft wheat
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 t baking powder
• 1/2 t cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Beat the butter in a bowl until soft. Add all the cheese and continue beating until the mixture is smooth. Add the mustard.
2. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and cayenne. Add to the cheese mixture and mix. Form into a ball.
3. Use a cookie press to form 4" x 1/2" straws on a lined cookie sheet, or roll the dough to 1/3" thick, cut into 4" x 1/2" long strips, and lay these on the cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 375 for 8 to 12 minutes, then cool on a rack.
5. Plate and serve.

Source: Nathalie Dupree

Contributed by: Skip