Honey-Glazed Damper Bread with Crusty Exterior

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Traditional Australian damper bread lightly sweetened with honey, baked to a rustic crusty perfection, ideal for breakfast or as a side to hearty stews. This Australian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, salt, cold water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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: 30 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, sift together 3 cups self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and gradually add 1 cup cold water and 2 tbsp honey. Mix with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 2 minutes until smooth but not sticky.
  4. Step 4: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Step 5: Brush the top of the loaf with 1/4 cup milk and drizzle 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter over it for a golden crust.
  6. Step 6: Using a sharp knife, score a cross about 1/2 inch deep on top of the loaf to help it bake evenly.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the damper sounds hollow when tapped underneath and has a golden brown crust. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

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