Veggie-Packed Damper Bread with Wattleseed Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Traditional Australian damper bread enriched with fresh vegetables and served with a fragrant wattleseed-infused butter for a comforting side. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs self-raising flour, salt, cold water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups self-raising flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups cold water
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped spring onions
1 tsp wattleseed
4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
1 tbsp, for greasing olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, sift 3 cups self-raising flour with 1 tsp salt. Stir in 1/2 cup grated carrot and 1/3 cup finely chopped spring onions.
Step 2: Gradually add 1 1/4 cups cold water while mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Knead lightly on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches diameter and place on a greased baking tray brushed with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 4: Bake the damper bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 tsp ground wattleseed until fragrant and well combined.
Step 6: Remove bread from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with wattleseed butter spread generously on top.