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Herb and cheese damper

Bake this Aussie classic in six easy steps and watch the compliments roll in. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 30 Jun 2021
Herb and cheese damper
Prep: 10 Minutes - Cook: 40 Minutes - Easy - Serves 6-8
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Take this traditional recipe to a new level by simply adding the classic flavour-pairing of cheese and herbs. Not only will it elevate the texture and flavour but it smells fantastic when sliced hot. 

Ingredients

2 cups of self-raising flour, sifted

1 teaspoon of mustard powder

½ teaspoon salt

30g butter, chilled and chopped

¾ cup of tasty cheese, shredded

1 bunch of chives, chopped

¾ cup of milk

Butter, to serve

Method

  1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. In a large bowl, stir flour, mustard and salt together. 

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  2. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

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  3. Stir cheese and herbs through. Make a well in centre of mixture. Pour in milk all at once. 

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  4. Stir lightly until mixture comes together (see tip below).

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  5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Form into a 15cm rustic round shape. 

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  6. Transfer to tray. Bake 35-40 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer (it will be clean when removed) and base sounds hollow when tapped. Serve warm with butter.

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Tips!

  • Use a light touch and be careful not to over-mix the dough or it will become tough. 
  • To make this in a food processor, combine flour, mustard and butter in processor, then pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add milk and pulse until dough just comes together.

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