Bush-Spiced Wattleseed and Macadamia Nut Damper Bread

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Traditional Australian damper bread enhanced with ground wattleseed and chopped macadamia nuts for a nutty, aromatic twist. This Australian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, ground wattleseed, macadamia nuts, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 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: 35 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour, 2 tbsp ground wattleseed, 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, and 1 tsp salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Step 2: Gradually add 1 1/4 cups cold water to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute until smooth. Shape into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter.
  4. Step 4: Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter to encourage browning.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  6. Step 6: Let the damper cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter or native honey.

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