Recipe

Spicy cheese damper

Jan 27, 2014 1:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 20 mins cooking
  • Serves 8
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Ingredients

Spicy cheese damper
  • 3 cup (450g) self-raising flour
  • 45 gram butter, chopped, plus extra, to serve
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
Topping
  • 60 gram butter
  • 1/2 cup (60g) grated tasty cheese
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli sauce or few drops tabasco sauce

Method

Spicy cheese damper
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a scone tray. Sift flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Add butter. Rub in lightly using fingertips.
  • 2
    Make a well in centre of flour mixture. Pour in milk all at once. Using a bread and butter knife, mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough. Do not over-mix.
  • 3
    Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly. Press or roll out to form a circle, about 4cm thick. Place on prepared tray.
Topping
  • 4
    Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat gently until melted. Spoon liberally over loaf. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until loaf is golden and firm. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.

Notes

This damper freezes very well. Just wrap in foil, thaw at room temperature and reheat at 180°C for 5-10 minutes.

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