Cheese Fingers

(makes approximately 50)

1/4 cup plain flour

1/4 cup S.R. flour

1/4 tspn. paprika

1/4 tspn. salt

45g tasty cheese, cubed

15g butter or margarine, soft

1 egg, beaten

1 tbspn. water

small pinch cayenne pepper

Method: Mix flours, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, cheese and butter until mixture is well combined. Add egg and water. Mix until a dough forms. Knead lightly on a floured board and roll pastry to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into strips 3in. x 1/2in. and place on lightly greased oven trays. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in moderate oven for 10 mins. or until golden brown. Cool on the tray.

Note: Store cheese fingers in an airtight container.

Source: Mantle of Safety Cookbook 2 (The Port Augusta Women's Air Branch Auxillary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, c1987), p.5.