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Don't like golden syrup? Try this oregano and cheese damper instead

Name: Oregano and cheese damper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour; 1 cup (160g) wholemeal self-raising flour; 60g chilled unsalted butter, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped oregano leaves; 1/2 cup (60g) grated tasty cheese; 3/4 cup (185ml) milk, plus extra to brush; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan

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Add a cheesy damper to your alfresco lunch this Australia Day.

1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
1 cup (160g) wholemeal self-raising flour
60g chilled unsalted butter, chopped
1/4 cup chopped oregano leaves
1/2 cup (60g) grated tasty cheese
3/4 cup (185ml) milk, plus extra to brush
1 tablespoon grated parmesan

Method

1.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and lightly flour a large baking tray.
2.

Sift flours into a large bowl with 1 teaspoon salt. Rub in the butter with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add oregano and tasty cheese and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre and pour in milk and 1/4 cup (60ml) water, stirring to combine until you have a soft dough.
3.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until almost smooth. Shape into a 22cm round loaf and place on the baking tray. Score a cross on the top of the damper with a floured knife, then brush with milk and sprinkle over parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden, firm and the base sounds hollow when lightly tapped.