BACON SNAKES 
1 lb. bacon slices, cut in half
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 c. (8 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. shortening, melted
1/3 c. milk

Cut 18 bacon slices in half. Fry until brown, but not crisp; set aside. Sift together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt; stir in 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese until particles are size of peas. Combine 1/2 cup shortening and 1/3 cup milk. Add to dry ingredients all at once. Stir until dough clings together. Roll out on floured board in 12 x 9 inch rectangle. Cut in 6 x 1 inch strips. Place 1 piece bacon on each strip. Roll up, fasten with toothpick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

 

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