Cheese Straws

Heat oven to 400°. Combine cheddar, flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne in a medium bowl. Work butter into flour mixture until pea-size crumbles form; stir in egg to form a dough (add a few tsp. of water, if necessary). Halve dough and chill one half. Roll out the other half to 1⁄16" thickness. Cut dough into 8" x ¼" strips; using your fingers, roll strips into thin straws. Transfer straws to a parchment paper—lined baking sheet and bake until crisp and lightly browned, 10–12 minutes. Repeat with second half of dough. Let cool before serving.