Name: Feta and pistachio damper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cup (400g) self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 30 gram butter, chopped; 1 cup (250ml) milk; 250 gram greek-style yoghurt; 150 gram feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup (75g) shelled pistachios, chopped; green olives, to serve; thyme sprigs (optional), to serve

Feta and pistachio damper

This iconic Aussie dish has come a long way since it used to be made with just basic ingredients and cooked over the hot coals of a camp fire! In this simple recipe, damper gets a facelift with the addition of herbs, cheese and pistachios.

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

2 2/3 cup (400g) self-raising flour

1 teaspoon dried oregano

30 gram butter, chopped

1 cup (250ml) milk

250 gram greek-style yoghurt

150 gram feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup (75g) shelled pistachios, chopped

green olives, to serve

thyme sprigs (optional), to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Grease and line a baking tray.

2.Sift flour into a large bowl. Add oregano and a pinch of salt. Rub in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in milk, yoghurt, half the feta and half of pistachio.

3.Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth. Divide dough into eight portions and roll into balls. Place on baking tray, 3cm apart. Scatter with remaining feta and pistachio.

4.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until top is golden and damper sounds hollow when tapped. Serve warm with olives and thyme, if you like.

Makes 8 You can make double the quantity and freeze.
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