with your fingers. For the best crisp texture and that classic look, keep the strips fairly thin and even. They won’t spread much in the oven, so what you see now is close to how they’ll look when baked.
Bake one sheet at a time on the middle rack for 12 to 16 minutes, or until the cheese straws are a deep golden color on the edges and lightly golden on top. The exact time will depend on your oven and