Nancy Young wrote:
> I would like to make them thusly:
>
> phyllo, a couple three layers, sprinkle with whatever
> grated cheese and cayenne, then baked until crisp.
>
> Is there something *massively* wrong with this plan?
> Never had or made them before.
>
> nancy (or is it "thus"?)

Forget the phyllo!

1 stick butter, softened
8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1-1/2 c. plus 1 Tbs. sifted flour

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix the butter with the cheese and seasonings in a
large mixing bowl. Add the flour and knead into a smooth dough. Pack the
dough in batches into a cookie press. Press the dough through the flat
ridged opening onto an ungreased cookie sheet for form straws about 3 inches
long. Bake until golden but don't let them brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove
and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe from 'Southern Sideboards'

Jill