Traditional Aussie Damper
This easy damper recipe is a traditional Australian icon made by swagmen back in the day and still enjoyed by Aussie familes. Perfect for afternoon tea with a pot of tea.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups self-raising flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 60 g butter cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°
- Add flour and salt into a bowl, rub in cubed butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Make a well in the centre, add the milk and water, mix with a knife until dough starts to come together.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and gently knead and shape into a ball. Place on a greased oven tray. Flatten slightly so that you have a round approximately 15-16cm in diameter.
- Using a sharp knife, cut two slits across dough like a cross, approximately 1cm deep.Brush top of dough with milk.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
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