EASY AUSTRALIAN DAMPER
Damper is a traditional Australian bread. There are probably as many variations as there are people to cook it! This recipe comes from the Australian Women's Weekly cookbook "Muffins, Scones and Breads". This is a very useful recipe for those times when you want to make bread, but don't have time to use yeast. Damper has a hard crust and a fairly close texture. Its not a light bread (not the sort of bread you'd use to make dainty cucumber sandwiches, for example!), but it is tasty and is also good toasted. I have found various surces of information about Damper on the internet and learned that originally Damper would have been cooked in the ashes of a bush fire. The ashes were flattened and the Damper was placed there to cook for 10 minutes. Then the Damper was covered with ashes and coked for another 20-30 minutes. The Damper was cooked until it sounded hollow when tapped. This recipe was posted for Zaar World Tour 2005.
Provided by Mrs B
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 round, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375F / 190C /gas mark 4.
- Sift flour, salt and sugar into a large bowl, rub in the butter.
- Stir in milk and enough water to mix to a sticky dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead until just smooth.
- Place dough onto a greased baking tray and press into a 16cm round.
- Cut a cross in the dough, about 1cm deep; brush with a little extra milk then sprinkle with a little extra flour; bake for about 45 minutes; lift onto a wire rack to cool.
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Muktar Shekh
[email protected]This damper is too bland. I'm going to try adding some herbs and spices next time.
Mudabir Hussain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my damper didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Abhishek Ranabhat
[email protected]This damper is a bit dry. I think I'll add some more milk next time.
Antonio Hernandez
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good damper recipe for ages.
Milena Pytel
[email protected]This damper is a great way to teach kids about Australian culture.
Malik Iftikhar Hussain
[email protected]I made this damper in my Dutch oven over the campfire. It was perfect!
alessia manelli
[email protected]This damper is so versatile. You can eat it plain, with butter, or with your favorite toppings.
Audrina Morland
[email protected]I added some grated cheese to my damper and it was delicious.
Muhammad Saad umar
[email protected]This damper is a great way to use up leftover flour and milk.
Milkias Medhanie
[email protected]I've tried other damper recipes before, but this one is the best. It's so flavorful and moist.
Bula Kisodde
[email protected]This damper is perfect for camping or hiking. It's easy to make and it's delicious.
aejaz khan
[email protected]I made this damper for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Ghazal Mirhosini
[email protected]This damper is a great addition to any Australian meal.
christian okafor
[email protected]I've never made damper before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It came out great!
Marie Watts
[email protected]This damper turned out perfectly! The crust was golden brown and the inside was fluffy and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.