Damper Bread Baked with Bush Tomato and Cheese

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Traditional Australian damper bread enhanced with savory bush tomatoes and melted cheese, perfect for sharing around the campfire. This Australian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, baking powder, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, 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: 40 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a round baking tray with olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, sift together 3 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp sea salt.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dried bush tomatoes and 1 cup grated cheddar cheese until well distributed.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 1 1/4 cups cold water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Step 5: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute to bring it together.
  6. Step 6: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place it on the prepared baking tray.
  7. Step 7: Brush the top with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter and cut a deep cross on the top with a sharp knife.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  9. Step 9: Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with butter or your favorite spread.

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