Food & Wine
Damper
First made by Australian swagmen, drovers, stockmen and settlers, damper is as much a part of Aussie culture as Vegemite and Ned Kelly.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 4 cups self-raising flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 20g butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup water
Method:
- Preheat oven to 220°C.
- Stir the flour and salt together in a large bowl and rub in butter using your hands.
- Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add the milk and water. Stir until a dough forms.
- Place the dough on a lightly-floured surface and knead into a round loaf, about 20cm in diameter.
- Place dough onto a greased baking tray and cut a cross in the top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 25 minutes before lowering the temperature to 180°C. Bake for a further 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with a soup or stew for a hearty meal.
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