Mild Mississippi Cheese Straws — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• 1 /2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 /2 pound white cheddar, shredded
• 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
• 1 /2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 /8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 /8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground