Simplest Cheese Straws Makes 5 to 10 servings Time: 20 minutes Easy, light, and quite irresistible. Consider adding fresh or dried herbs to the mix, and use any cheese you like, as long as it is hard enough to grate. 1 lb Cheddar or other hard, flavorful cheese 2 C (about 9 oz) all-purpose flour Pinch cayenne 8 T (1 stick) chilled butter; plus a little more for greasing the baking sheet Few drops ice water, if necessary Coarse salt (optional) Cookbook: How to Cook Everything Author: By Mark Bittman Typed by: Susan