Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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Traditional Australian damper bread enriched with dried bush tomatoes and aromatic wattleseed, perfect as a rustic accompaniment or snack. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground wattleseed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground wattleseed
1/2 cup, chopped dried bush tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups cold water
3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
1/4 cup, for brushing milk

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp ground wattleseed, and 1 tsp salt until evenly combined.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dried bush tomatoes. Gradually pour in 1 1/4 cups cold water while mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth but not sticky. Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter.
Step 5: Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet, brush the top with 1/4 cup milk, and drizzle 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter over it.
Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.