Taste of Australia (part 2): Vegemite Scrolls

Training:? Run 5km

So it seems that I am not the only one who has eaten roo! While it doesn't feature a lot in my meals, being lean and low in saturated fat is certainly a selling point.

Part 1: Kangaroo and Macadamia Salad

But it is now time for Part 2 of ....

A series showcasing Australia from a foodie perspective would not be complete without a recipe using one very "Aussie" staple...

You guessed it....Vegemite!

This dark yeast spread, rich in vitamin B, appears regularly at Australian breakfast tables, but is often loathed by many foreigners.

Developed in 1922, its medicinal value was endorsed by the British Medical Association in 1939 and included in Australian Army rations during World War II.  By the late 1940s, Vegemite was believed to be used in nine out of ten Australian homes!

(source)

Perhaps the most iconic connection with vegemite is, however, the catchy jingle "We're happy little Vegemites" used to market the product from 1954. While I have no doubt that most Australians can sing the jingle off by heart, you can check out a video here.

Tomorrow we have some friends coming over for a lunchtime BBQ. Wanting to include Vegemite on the menu, I decided to make a batch of Vegemite and cheese scrolls....also known as Cheesymite scrolls.

While sadly these are not wheat free, I am sure that the others will enjoy them!

Puff pastry...

Vegemite...

Cheese...

Roll...

Slice...

And bake.

It doesn?t get any easier than that!

Warm flaky pastry?

Encasing a cheesy vegemite filling.

Taste tested and approved by Mr BBB :)

I just hope there are some left for tomorrow?s BBQ!

What about you? Do you like vegemite?

Happy Baking :)