Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to make Damper | Simple and Easy Bread with only 3 ingredients | Bush Bread | No Yeast Bread

Login to Save
How 2 Housewife
How 2 Housewife
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow How 2 Housewife to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Damper

Cultural Context

Damper is a traditional Australian bread that originated with early settlers and bushmen who needed a simple, quick bread to make while out in the wilderness. Often cooked over a campfire, it symbolizes the resourcefulness of the Australian spirit. Today, damper is enjoyed at barbecues and gatherings, often served with butter, jam, or golden syrup, showcasing its versatility and enduring popularity.

AustralianAUother
40 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups self-raising flour
0.5 teaspoons salt
1.5 cups long life milk

self-raising flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour + baking powder

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

1

Combine self-raising flour and salt in a bowl.

2

Warm up the long life milk.

3

Add the milk to the flour mixture and mix until it comes together.

4

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

5

Cut the top of the loaf with a knife.

6

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200°C (400°F).

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlbaking trayoven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Bush BreadAustralian Bread

More Damper Videos

(11 videos)

Similar Australian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)