1/4 lb Butter or margarine

    1/4 lb "rat" cheese (American)

      2 ts Salt

      2 c  Sifted flour

      1 ds Cayenne

  Cream grated cheese and shortening;  work in flour and salt. Knead on board
  until smooth.  Roll into long thin roll (size of a 25 cent piece) and
  chill.  Slice thin and bake on cookie sheet in 350 degree (F) oven for 8
  minutes. Dust with sugar and keep indefinitely. Serve as hors d'oevres.