Oven-Baked Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Butter

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Traditional Australian damper bread baked to a golden crust with a soft crumb, perfect for slathering with creamy butter and sea salt. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, combines self-raising flour, salt, cold water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups (375 g) self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) cold water gradually while mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 times to bring it together without overworking.
  4. Step 4: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter. Place it on the prepared baking tray.
  5. Step 5: Dot the top with 60 g softened unsalted butter and sprinkle 1 tsp coarse sea salt flakes evenly. Score a shallow cross on the top with a sharp knife.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
  7. Step 7: Remove from the oven and brush with extra butter while warm. Slice and serve immediately.

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