Nibble Sticks

2 Cups Of All-Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Of Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Of Salt
1/2 Cup Of Shortening
2/3 Cups Of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Of Finely Chopped Salami, Bologna Or Fully Cooked Ham
About 3/4 Cup Of Milk

Heat the oven to 450*.

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture is crumbly.
Stir in cheese and salami. Stir in just enough milk so a soft dough forms.
Sprinkle a surface lightly with flour. Turn the dough onto the floured surface.
Knead gently 10 times. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Pat dough into an 8-inch square; cut square in half.
Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch strips.

Bake strips until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Serve warm or cool with ketchup, mustard or cheese dip if you like.
Makes 16 sticks.

Sent to the Recipe Dude by: Jan