Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Bush Tomato Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Traditional Australian damper bread enriched with sautéed vegetables, served warm with a tangy bush tomato butter spread. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, cold water, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
• 1/2 cup red capsicum, finely diced
• 1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tbsp bush tomato chutney
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced carrot, 1/2 cup diced red capsicum, and 1/4 cup chopped spring onions, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt. Stir in the sautéed vegetables.
4. Step 4: Gradually add 1 cup cold water and 1/2 cup milk, mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft, sticky dough forms.
5. Step 5: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 5 times. Shape into a round loaf and place on the prepared baking tray.
6. Step 6: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup softened butter with 3 tbsp bush tomato chutney and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
8. Step 8: Serve the warm damper sliced with generous amounts of bush tomato butter spread.