Guyanese Cheese Straws

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 °F

Step 2

Finely grate cheese, then add to a food processor, followed by the butter, spicy brown mustard, wiri wiri pepper

Step 3

Blend together until you are left with a smooth, lump free cheese paste

Step 4

Then add the flour and salt and continue to mix until fully combined into a smooth spreadable dough

Step 5

Grate the cheese using a the fine shred side on a box grater, combine cheese, butter, mustard, pepper and salt (if using) and mash together with a fork until completely smooth. You may also use a hand mixer to mix it into a smooth paste

Step 6

Then add the flour about 1/2 cup at a time and fold into the cheese paste until a smooth and spreadable dough forms

Step 7

Add the dough to a pastry bag with a star tip (I used an open start tip in size 4B), then pipe onto a greased baking sheet into 3 to 6 inch strips

Step 8

Bake at 400 °F for 10 to 15 minutes, or as soon as it starts to brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving