Steamed Damper Bread with Golden Syrup Butter

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Traditional Australian damper bread steamed to soft perfection and served warm with sweet golden syrup butter. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 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 280 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: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt, then create a well in the center.
  2. Step 2: Gradually pour in 1 cup cold water, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms, adding up to 1/4 cup more water if needed to bring the dough together.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a floured surface dusted with 2 tbsp flour and knead gently for 2 minutes until smooth but not sticky.
  4. Step 4: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick.
  5. Step 5: Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil in a large pot. Place the dough on a heatproof plate and lower it into the steamer basket.
  6. Step 6: Cover and steam over boiling water for 45 minutes until the damper is cooked through and sounds hollow when tapped.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/4 cup golden syrup, mixing until smooth.
  8. Step 8: Serve the warm damper sliced with generous dollops of golden syrup butter spread on top.

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