Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Native Pepperberry Butter

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Traditional Australian damper bread enriched with grated vegetables and served with a spicy native pepperberry butter for a unique twist. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 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 220 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: 35 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Rub in 4 tbsp diced cold unsalted butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  2. Step 2: Fold in 1 cup grated carrot and 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry) evenly. Pour in 1 1/4 cups whole milk gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently 5 times to bring it together. Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Step 4: Score a shallow cross on the top of the dough and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 tsp ground pepperberry and 1 tsp honey until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Remove damper bread from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm with the native pepperberry butter spread.

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