Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Quandong Jam

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A traditional Australian damper bread enriched with fresh vegetables and served alongside a tangy homemade quandong jam for a sweet and savory contrast. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, salt, cold butter, diced 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
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt. Rub in 4 tbsp diced cold butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup grated carrot, and 1/2 cup grated zucchini. Gradually add 1 cup milk, mixing gently to form a soft dough that is slightly sticky.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the quandong jam by placing 1 cup chopped quandong fruit, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice into a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fruit breaks down and the mixture thickens.
  5. Step 5: Remove the damper from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm with the freshly made quandong jam spread on top.

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