Yummy Cheese Straws

1 cup of butter
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 2/3 cups sifted flour
Dash of red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix ingredients well. Roll the dough thin, cutting into narrow strips. Bake strips at 275 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown. Makes about 4 dozen