Curry kilaree cheddar cheese straws

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (If you can find Kilaree from Ireland, go for it)
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon . cumin powder
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• water as needed to bring dough together
• Egg wash
• 1 egg beaten
• sprinkle poppy seeds and sesame seeds

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Preparation

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, grated cheese and butter in a bowl and mix until well combined.
• Add water a little bit at a time to make a very stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of the dough into just slightly thicker than pencil shaped sticks.
• Cut sticks into 4 inch lengths or use a cookie cutter and cut into circles. Arrange the pieces on the baking sheet.
• Use egg wash with brush and sprinkle poppy seeds and toasted sesame seeds.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 18 minutes or until browned.