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Australian Damper

SUBMITTED BY: Warren Lower  PHOTO BY: Kerolie 

"Damper Bread was a staple of the early Australian settlers' diet. Traditionally, the dough was cooked directly on the coals of an open fire. If you use this method, have a beer handy in case some of the ashes on the damper are still glowing when you eat it!"
Australian Damper Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 23 times with an average star rating of 3.6
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) Grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and the salt. With pastry blender or your hands, cut in butter. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk and water. Stir until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a round loaf 8 inches across. Place the loaf onto the prepared pan and using a sharp knife, cut a cross in the top.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. The loaf should be golden brown and the bottom should sound hollow when tapped.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by SURESH 
I have varied this recipe by adding a few ingredients of my own. For example today I added 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by TRISHIDISH 
Yummy, I am from Australia and have been craving damper for some time. I made it with some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by HOLLY1966 
I really didn't care for this bread. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by BARBOGOLD 
We liked it. It was a little difficult to get it to slice properly, kinda crumbled a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by Ella 
this is best served by the fire (in the bush of course!) with golden syrup and chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by POLISHROSE 
excellent bread-made it with goat's milk and it tasted great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by CraigsMrs 
Yummo!! Damper can also be cooked on the campfire; wrap the loaf in alfoil (tin foil) and cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by TRASEY 
This was great. It reminds me of Irish Soda Bread without all the fuss. This is made from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by CLAREBARE 
this turned out really well for damper. i like someone else added sundried tomatoes and old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.65 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2005 by BLURB 
Tastes good, but I had to cook it for longer than the recipe called for. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Australian Damper

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 133

  • Total Fat: 1.4g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 595mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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