Australian Rosemary Damper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 g butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, chopped
3 cups self-rising flour
45 g butter, extra
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup water, approx

Preparation

Melt butter in small frying pan, add onion and bacon, stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until onion is soft; cool.
Sift flour into large bowl, rub in extra butter. Stir in onion mixture, rosemary and 2/3 cup of the cheese.
Make a well in the centre.
Stir in milk and enough water to mix to a soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth.
Place dough onto greased cookie sheet, pat into 16cm (about 6 1/2\") circle.
Using sharp knife, cut a cross into top of dough about 1 cm (1/2\") deep.
Brush with a little extra milk, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped with finger.