Traditional Damper Recipe – An Easy Australian Classic

self-raising flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour + baking powder

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to 2 cups of flour.

Add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar, then stir.

Rub 2 tablespoons of butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Add 1 cup of milk and mix until combined, the dough will be sticky.

Flour the surface and knead the dough for about a minute until it forms a ball.

Mark a cross in the dough with a knife and glaze with a little milk.

Sprinkle flour over baking paper and place the dough on top.

If using a camp oven, pre-warm it with coals on the lid and bottom, then place the damper inside and cover.

If baking in an oven, set it to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 30 minutes.

Check after 20 minutes, tap to check if crusty and golden brown, then bake for an additional 5 minutes if needed.

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