Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Wattleseed and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Traditional Australian damper bread enriched with ground wattleseed and fresh rosemary, studded with diced seasonal vegetables for a hearty, rustic loaf. This Australian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, ground wattleseed, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups self-raising flour
2 tbsp ground wattleseed
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 medium, diced small carrot
1 medium, diced small zucchini
3, chopped spring onions
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups cold water
2 tbsp, melted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups self-raising flour, 2 tbsp ground wattleseed, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tsp salt.
Step 3: Stir in 1 medium diced carrot, 1 medium diced zucchini, and 3 chopped spring onions until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Gradually add 1 1/2 cups cold water, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms that holds together but is not sticky.
Step 5: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 5 times to bring it together.
Step 6: Shape dough into a round loaf about 8 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking tray.
Step 7: Brush the top with 2 tbsp melted butter and score a shallow cross on the top with a sharp knife.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom.
Step 9: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm with butter or cheese.