Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Lemon Myrtle and Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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Traditional Australian damper bread infused with lemon myrtle and studded with fresh spring vegetables for a wholesome, rustic loaf. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt 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 tsp salt
1 tbsp dried lemon myrtle leaves, ground
4 tbsp cold butter, cubed
1 cup milk
1 medium (about 1/2 cup) carrot, grated
2 stalks spring onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 tsp sea salt flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp ground dried lemon myrtle leaves.
Step 2: Add 4 tbsp cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup grated carrot, 2 sliced spring onions, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach evenly.
Step 4: Gradually pour in 1 cup milk and use a wooden spoon to mix until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a bit more flour.
Step 5: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 5 times to bring it together.
Step 6: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tsp sea salt flakes on top and score a cross lightly on the surface with a sharp knife.
Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.