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5 from 10 votes

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.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: afternoon tea, Side Dish
Cuisine: australian
Keyword: Australian damper, damper, damper recipe, no yeast
Servings: 8
Author: Marie Muccio

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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