Nothings says Australia like Vegemite

Okay, there is nothing gluten or dairy free about this recipe but it speaks Australia through and through and as I am immersed in the Land Down Under, it only seemed appropriate to collect an Australian recipe to share! When in Rome, as they say! Vegemite is a savory staple to the Aussie’s, boasting a yeasty and salty flavour that is unique to itself! You can find it in speciality stores where ever you are!

• Nut free
• Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 4 sheets store bought puffed pastry, thawed
• 1/4 cup Vegemite
• 3 cups sharp cheddar, grated
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 425F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment.
• Place puff pastry, one sheet at a time, on a cutting board and spread a quarter of the Vegemite evenly across.
• Sprinkle a quarter of the grated cheddar over the Vegemite.
• Starting from the edge closest to you, begin to roll the pastry towards the further edge, careful not to roll too tightly.
• Set aside and repeat with the remaining 3 sheets.
• Cut each roll into 12 equal portions, an easy way to do this is to cut each roll into quarters then each quarter into 3.
• Place pastries, cut sides up, on baking sheet well spaced to let them expand.
• Brush both cut ends of the pastry with the beaten egg.
• Place in oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Want to know more about what Vegemite actually is? Read up on Vegemite – The Taste of Australia