Cheese Straws

1/4 pound butter
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Salt to taste

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cream butter until light; add flour, cayenne, cheese and salt. Knead until dough forms a ball, then roll on floured board or pastry cloth. Cut into strips 5 inches long and 3/8 inch wide. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 6 minutes until golden.