Cheese Chive Mini Dampers Recipes

CHEESE AND CHIVE DAMPER

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat; set aside.
• 2. Combine flour, baking powder, cheddar, chives and garlic in a bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add buttermilk and egg to the ell, and mix well with a fork just until the dough is moistened and it beings to form a slightly sticky dough.
• 3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth. Shape dough into a ball and place in center of prepared baking sheet. Flatten dough ball into a disc. Score the dough round into six wedges. Sprinkle the top with a light flour dusting.
• 4. Place baking sheet in oven, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESE & CHIVE MINI DAMPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190°C
• Add the flour and salt to a large mixing bowl and aerate with a kitchen whisk (or you can sift the flour and salt).
• Rub the butter into the flour using fingertips.
• Stir in chives and cheese.
• Using a knife, cut in the combined milk and water,. Mix to form a sticky dough.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface or your bechtop and knead lightly until smooth, about 30 seconds. Divide mixture into 6 pieces.
• Shape into balls and place on a lightly oiled baking tray. Cut a small cross on top of each ball, sprinkle with flour and bake at 190°C for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm with butter.

AUSTRALIAN CHEESE, GARLIC AND CHIVE DAMPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl. Using fingers rub in the chopped butter until it is the consistency of breadcrumbs. Add cheeses,garlic and chives. Mix well.
• Combine milk and water. Make a well in flour and pour in all of the liquid, reserving a little for glaze. Mix quickly into a soft dough, using a knife or the hands.
• Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly. Press into a round. Place onto a greased baking tray. Glaze with leftover milk and water mixture and sprinkle with extra cheese.
• Bake 15-20 minutes in 425°F oven, and serve sliced with butter or olive oil.
• Individual dampers can also be shaped and baked for the same time and temperature.

PARMESAN & GARLIC DAMPER ROLLS

Steps:

• Sift flour into a bowl, rub in butter with fingertips, stir in cheese, chives & garlic.
• Make a well in the centre of the mixture, add combined water & milk all at once reserving about 2 teaspoons.
• Mix quickly to a soft dough, turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently & form into 6 rounds.
• Arrange on a baking paper lined tray. Cut a cross in the top of each roll & brush with remaining milk mixture, sprinkle with extra cheese.
• Bake at 220.C for 15-20 mins or until hollow when tapped.

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE DAMPER (AUSTRALIAN BREAD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Place flour, chives, paprika and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter using your fingertips until like breadcrumbs. Stir in cheese, reserving 2 tablespoons.
• Whisk together sour cream and water. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in sour cream. Mix together using a knife or spatula until mixture comes together.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Pat out to a 8" circle. Place on a baking tray and mark into wedges with a knife. Sprinkle over remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then move to bottom rack of oven and cook for a further 10-15 minutes until risen and sounds hollow when tapped. Wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm. Serve warm with butter.