Make Cheese Straws

Here's another thrifty recipe from World War I. Stale bread is turned into a gourmet appetizer using a bit of grated cheese, seasoning, milk and flour.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup stale bread
 * 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (red pepper)
 * 1/2 cup grated cheese
 * 1/4 cup milk
 * 2/3 cup flour
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

 * 1)  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
 * 2)  Slice bread into 1/4-inch slices.
 * 3)  Cut bread into 6 by 1/2-inch strips.
 * 4)  Mix together cayenne (red) pepper, cheese, milk and flour.
 * 5)  Spread onto bread strips.
 * 6)  Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Things You'll Need

 * Cheese grater
 * Measuring cups and spoons
 * Mixing bowl
 * Baking sheet
 * Knife
 * Cutting board
 * Oven mitts

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Cook Cheese on Toast
 * How to Cook with Cheese
 * How to Eat Brie Correctly
 * How to Make Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
 * How to Understand and Use Basic Cooking Terms and Skills

Sources and Citations

 * The Project Gutenberg EBook of Foods That Will Win The War And How To Cook
 * Them (1918), by C. Houston Goudiss and Alberta M. Goudiss