Esta'S Cheese Straws

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. sharp or extra sharp cheese, soft
- 2 sticks (1/2 lb.) margarine (not butter)
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3 c. plain flour (may need a little more; I use White Lily flour)

Directions:
- Mix soft cheese and margarine.
- Add red pepper.
- Add flour, one cup at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl. (Add flour until it pulls away but is still soft.)
- Shape into balls (size of a quarter) and place a pecan half on top.
- Bake at 350° (preheated) for about 20 minutes until crisp.
- If you have a pastry press, use the piece that will make straws or flat sticks.