Traditional Australian Damper Bread with Butter

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A rustic, soft Damper bread baked over an open flame or in the oven, perfect for pairing with butter or jams for a true Aussie experience. 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, sift together 3 cups (375g) self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and gradually pour in 1 1/4 cups (300ml) cold water, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little extra flour, or if too dry, add a splash more water.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute until smooth. Shape the dough into a round loaf approximately 7 inches in diameter and place it on the prepared baking tray.
  4. Step 4: Brush the top of the dough with 1 tbsp milk to help it brown, then drizzle 4 tbsp melted butter over the top for extra richness.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the Damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm with butter or your favorite preserves.

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