Cooking Nan's damper from the bush kitchen 🍞😋 | Everyday Food | ABC Australia

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.

Gather ingredients for damper.

Measure 2 cups of self-raising flour into a bowl.

Add salt to the flour (amount not specified).

Pour in water (amount not specified).

Stir the mixture until combined.

Knead the dough by pushing it from the outside to the middle.

Shape the dough into a round form and press it down.

Place the damper on a frying pan over an open fire.

Wait a few minutes while the damper cooks.

Flip the damper over to cook evenly.

Once cooked, remove the damper from the pan and place it in a bowl to cool down.

Slice the cooled damper and serve with golden syrup or honey.

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