Best 5 Australian Damper Bread Machine Recipes
In the culinary world, Australian damper bread stands as a testament to the country's rich history and diverse culinary traditions. This iconic flatbread has captured hearts and taste buds for generations with its simple ingredients, rustic charm, and adaptability. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, embarking on a journey to discover the best Australian damper bread recipe using a bread machine can be a satisfying and rewarding experience. With a handful of essential ingredients and the convenience of your bread machine, you can create a flavorful, golden-brown masterpiece that embodies the essence of Australian cuisine.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
DAMPER
The damper or bush-bread is a delicious unleavened Australian bread traditionally baked on hot coals but which can also be baked in the oven.
Provided by Mike Benayoun
Categories Bread
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Start mixing with a spoon and slowly add in the water (or milk).
- Add the salt and mix with the hands until all the flour is well moistened and it begins to form a ball. If necessary, add water (or milk) or flour to adjust the texture.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface, fold it, turn it over and knead it briefly until it is smooth. However, do not knead the dough too much as this will make the damper heavy.
- Preheat the oven to 410°F / 200°C.
- Heat a cast iron pot or Dutch oven in the oven for 5 minutes. Dust the pot with flour and add the dough in it. Flatten the ball of dough to the edges.
- Bake the damper for about 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
- The bread will swell during baking.
- Shake the pot from time to time during baking to ensure even browning.
- The bread is baked when a knife inserted in the center of it comes out clean. The bread should offer a hollow sound when tapped in the center.
- Let the damper sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
AUSTRALIAN DAMPER
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!
Provided by Warren Lower
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) Grease a baking sheet.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 590.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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.
AUSTRALIAN DAMPER (BREAD MACHINE)
Make and share this Australian Damper (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sassy Syrah
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h32m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add ingredients in the order specified by your bread machine.
- Set machine to yeast free setting.
- If you don't have one, I would recommend making the dough in the machine, and then baking in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2687.2, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 4602.8, Carbohydrate 489.5, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 26.6, Protein 67.6
DELICIOUS DAMPER
This recipe, when completely finished, tastes like a biscuit. It is an Australian recipe that I made, was very excited about and was hurrying to get to the computer and submit it. Enjoy!
Provided by David P.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms. Form into a round and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove loaf from oven, cut in half and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 223.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- If you don't have self-raising flour, you can make your own by adding 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to each cup of plain flour.
- To get a golden crust on your damper, brush it with a little milk before baking.
- You can also cook damper in a Dutch oven over hot coals. Just preheat the Dutch oven for 10 minutes, then add the dough and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Damper is best eaten fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To reheat damper, simply wrap it in foil and warm it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
Conclusion:
Damper is a delicious and versatile bread that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're camping, hiking, or just enjoying a backyard barbecue, damper is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, damper is a great choice for beginner bakers and experienced cooks alike. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying bread, give damper a try.
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