Spiced Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Wattleseed Butter
Traditional Australian damper bread enhanced with aromatic wattleseed and served warm with creamy sea salt butter for a comforting rustic treat. This australian-inspired quick meals ready in about 45 minutes pairs self-raising flour, wheat bran, wattleseed ground for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.
Ingredients
- 3 cups self-raising flour
- 1/4 cup wheat bran
- 2 tsp wattleseed ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups cold water
- 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 cup wheat bran, 2 tsp ground wattleseed, and 1 tsp salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Step 2: Make a well in the center and gradually add 1 1/4 cups cold water, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky but holds together.
- Step 3: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute to smooth it out. Shape into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter.
- Step 4: Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross on top of the dough to help it cook evenly.
- Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 tsp sea salt flakes until well combined.
- Step 7: Serve warm damper bread sliced thickly with wattleseed sea salt butter spread generously on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Wattleseed Butter take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Wattleseed Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep self-raising flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Wattleseed Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Wattleseed Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Damper Bread with Sea Salt and Wattleseed Butter?
Australian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
