Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Wattleseed

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Traditional Australian damper bread enhanced with native wattleseed and loaded with colorful vegetables for a wholesome snack or side. This Australian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, wattleseed powder, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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
• 2 tbsp wattleseed powder
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1 small, grated zucchini
• 2, finely chopped spring onion
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp, for brushing olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups self-raising flour, 2 tbsp wattleseed powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add 3 tbsp cold cubed butter and rub into the dry ingredients with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 medium grated carrot, 1 small grated zucchini, and 2 finely chopped spring onions until evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup water. Mix gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing.
4. Step 4: Turn dough onto a lightly 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 tray lined with parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Brush the top with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter or as a hearty side to soups and stews.