Bush Pepperberry and Wattleseed Damper Bread

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Traditional Australian damper bread infused with native pepperberry and wattleseed for a fragrant, rustic loaf perfect for sharing. This Australian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, baking powder, ground wattleseed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp ground wattleseed, 1 tsp ground pepperberry, and 1 tsp salt. Stir to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
  2. Step 2: Make a well in the center and gradually add 1 1/4 cups cold water, mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms that holds together but is not too sticky.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Step 5: Brush the top with 3 tbsp melted butter and cut a shallow cross on the surface with a sharp knife to help it cook evenly.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

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