Cheese and Olive Damper

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

• 3 cups SR Flour (wholemeal for that healthier version)

• 1 tsp celtic sea salt

• 45g vegan butter softened

• ½ cup grated plant-based cheese

• ¼ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives

• ¼ cup snipped chives

• 1¼ cups of oat milk

• 2 tsp sesame or sunflower seeds

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and rub the butter gently using your fingertips until the flour resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the cheese, olives and chives.

3. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Using a butter knife, mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough and try not to over mix.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to form into a round. Place on the tray and brush with a little milk and sprinkle the seeds on top.

5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the loaf is golden, firm and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

I was inspired by some old recipe books I have and felt like making some bread. There are many other variations you could try too. Basil and sundried tomatoes is another favourite too.