Veggie-Rich Damper Bread Rolls with Lemon Myrtle and Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Traditional Australian damper bread reimagined as individual rolls infused with lemon myrtle and studded with sautéed native greens for a wholesome side. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp plus extra for topping sea salt
• 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder
• 4 tbsp cold, diced unsalted butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 large, beaten egg
• 1 cup chopped native warrigal greens or spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp for brushing water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped warrigal greens or spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted and tender. Set aside to cool.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder.
4. Step 4: Rub 4 tbsp cold diced unsalted butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
5. Step 5: Add the sautéed greens, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 large beaten egg to the dry mix. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
6. Step 6: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 5-6 times until just combined. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a round roll.
7. Step 7: Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with 2 tbsp water and sprinkle with a little extra sea salt.
8. Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving warm with butter.