Best 4 Easy Australian Damper Recipes
When hunger strikes and you crave a comforting and rustic culinary delight, look no further than the iconic Australian damper. This traditional flatbread, a cornerstone of Australian cuisine, is as easy to prepare as it is delicious to savor. Whether you're a seasoned camper seeking a savory campfire treat, a culinary enthusiast experimenting with new flavors, or simply looking for a fuss-free addition to your dinner table, this versatile and undeniably delectable bread is sure to satisfy your taste buds with minimal effort.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
5 INGREDIENT AUSTRALIAN DAMPER RECIPE
Damper is such an iconic Australian camping bread, and this easy recipe only needs 5 ingredients. Break apart the crumbly crust and slather it in butter.
Provided by Wandercooks
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 180˚C (360˚F), and line a tray with baking paper.
- Next, place the self-raising flour, salt in a large mixing bowl (along with half the rosemary if using). Chop the butter into small cubes, pop it to the flour mix and rub it into the flour with your hands to combine.
- Form a well in the centre, then pour in the milk and water. Give everything a really good stir until it forms a nice dough.
- Divide the dough into four portions for tasty mini dampers, or make one large damper.
- Now pop your dough onto the lined tray and slice a cross into the top using a sharp knife.
- Optional: Garnish with remaining rosemary.
- Bake for around 25 mins at 180˚C (360˚F) until your gorgeous damper is golden brown and delicious. Tap the bottom and your damper should sound hollow - that's when you know you're done!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 633 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 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
AUSSIE DAMPER - SWEET OR SAVOURY- YOU DECIDE
A really easy damper recipe- I remember making these when I was still at school. To make a savoury damper, you can really add any herbs of choice, such as chopped parsley, chives, cracked black pepper. Damper is usually served with lashings of butter or for a sweet damper with butter, honey, golden syrup or strawberry jam
Provided by Jubes
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 1 damper, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180-190°F.
- Using a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour and the salt.
- Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips.
- Add the milk and stir it in with a rounded blad knife/butterknife. The dough should be fairly soft, but not too sticky.
- Tourn out onto a lightly floured board and shape into a soft smooth ball.
- Place the damper ball onto a baking sheet and flatten gently. Cut a cross into the top of the damper and brush with a little milk.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
- Variations- for the cheese damper add 100 grams of cheese before adding the milk. Add any extra herbs of choice. Sprinkle with a little extra cheese before baking.
- For the sweet damper- add the sweet ingredients with the milk.
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.
Tips:
- Use the right flour: Plain flour or self-raising flour can be used to make damper. Self-raising flour will produce a lighter damper, while plain flour will produce a denser damper.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the damper tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Let the dough rest: Allowing the dough to rest for at least 30 minutes will help it to develop flavor and texture.
- Cook the damper over a hot fire: A hot fire will help to create a crispy crust on the damper.
- Serve the damper warm: Damper is best served warm, straight out of the oven. It can be eaten plain or with butter, jam, or honey.
Conclusion:
Damper is a simple and delicious bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be cooked over a campfire or in the oven. With its crispy crust and fluffy interior, damper is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread to make, give damper a try. You won't be disappointed!
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