Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Bush Tomato Chutney

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Classic Australian damper bread enriched with grated zucchini and served alongside a tangy bush tomato chutney for a hearty snack or side. This Australian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, grated zucchini, 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Sheet pans that don’t warp in a hot oven → Best Sheet Pans in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt. Rub in 3 tbsp softened butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture), then gradually add 1 cup cold water, mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute until smooth. Shape into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  4. Step 4: Bake the damper bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom. Cool slightly before slicing.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm slices with 1/2 cup bush tomato chutney on the side for spreading.

Related recipes