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Ingredients

  • 12 lb imported parmesan cheese, very finely grated
  • 12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup butter, at room temp
  • 3 12 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease 3 baking sheets.
  • Beat the cheeses and butter together until VERY smooth-no chunks.
  • Mix in flour, salt and cayenne.
  • Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.
  • Color should be uniform.
  • With a sharp knife or pastry wheel cut dough into 3/4 inch wide and 3 1/2 inch long strips.
  • Place on cookie sheet, not touching.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Watch carefully, you dont want them to brown.
  • Remove and cool on a rack.
  • Store in a tightly covered container for 1 week at room temp or 3 months in the freezer (any longer and they taste stale).