Veggie-Stuffed Damper Bread with Finger Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Traditional Australian damper bread filled with sautéed seasonal vegetables and served with zesty finger lime butter. This Australian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs self-rising flour, cold water, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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-rising flour
• 1 1/4 cups cold water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced red capsicum
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 3, thinly sliced spring onions
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp finger lime pulp
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups self-rising flour and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups cold water, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
2. Step 2: On a floured surface, knead dough gently 5 times to bring it together. Roll into a 10-inch round about 1 1/2 inches thick.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced red capsicum, 1 diced zucchini, 3 sliced spring onions, and 1 minced garlic clove for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
4. Step 4: Cut a shallow 1-inch deep well in the center of the dough round and fill with the sautéed vegetables.
5. Step 5: Fold dough edges slightly over filling and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and firm.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 2 tbsp finger lime pulp, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
7. Step 7: Serve warm damper bread slices with a generous spread of finger lime butter for a citrusy, creamy contrast.