Cooking it up in the Bush
So based on member feedback we are introducing ‘ Cooking it up in the Bush ’. This new section of the Exceed mag , allows those of you who are budding bush Jamie Oliver ’ s to share with the rest of us some of your greatest bush cooking creations and recipes .
We would really love to hear from you all , firstly what you think of this section and secondly send us your recipes , and even your feedback when you try a recipe . This is also a section the kids can get involved in ... send us some of their favorite bush cooking treats and don ’ t forget the photos !
Happy Cooking !!!! Toni Hunter-Miller ( Editor )
METHOD
Billy Can Beer and Bacon Damper INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red onion , halved , thinly sliced 2 middle bacon rashers , trimmed , cut into matchsticks 1 tablespoon Always Fresh Relish Chilli Jam 450g ( 3 cups ) self-raising flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 / 2 teaspoon sea salt 280ml beer , at room temperature Select all ingredients
Step 1 Grease and line the base only of a 1.5L billy can with baking paper . Heat 1 tbs of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat . Add onion and cook , stirring , for 7 minutes or until soft . Stir in bacon for 6 minutes or until golden . Stir in the jam for 2 minutes or until lightly caramelised . Season . Transfer to a bowl to cool for 10 minutes .
Step 2 Meanwhile , combine flour , rosemary and salt in a large bowl . Season with pepper . Make a well in the centre . Add beer and remaining oil . Stir to form a soft , sticky dough . Turn onto a lightly floured surface . Knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic . Roll out dough to a 20 x 35cm rectangle . Spread with onion mixture . Roll up lengthways to form a sausage shape . Holding each end , twist dough to expose some onion mixture . Shape into a coil and place in prepared billy can . Set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes to rest . Step 3
Preheat enclosed barbecue on low . Place billy can on tray . Cook with hood down for 40 minutes or until golden and dough sounds hollow when tapped . Stand for 5 minutes . Remove from billy can and serve warm .
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