| 1 | Using a pastry blender, food processor or two knives, cut butter into flour until very finely crumbled. |
| 2 | Stir in cheese. |
| 3 | In a small bowl, mix egg yolk and water. |
| 4 | Stir into flour mixture. |
| 5 | Knead dough until smooth. |
| 6 | Wrap dough in plastic wrap. |
| 7 | Chill at least one hour before rolling out. |
| 8 | (at this point dough can be frozen for later use). |
| 9 | Heat oven to 375 deg f. |
| 10 | Roll chilled dough out to ?inch thickness. |
| 11 | Cut into ? x 4" strips. |
| 12 | Place strips on ungreased baking sheet. |
| 13 | Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. |
| 14 | Transfer to serving platter and serve while hot. |
| 15 | Makes about 6 dozen straws |
