Damper (Australian Soda Bread)

Name: How to cook Damper (Australian Soda Bread) - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Hiroko Liston

Damper (Australian Soda Bread)

‘Damper’ was originally developed by swagmen who travelled in remote areas in Australia, from farm to farm, carrying his belongings in a swag. Traditionally, damper is cooked directly on the coals of a camp fire. Damper is very popular here in Australia. This is how I make it at home.

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

2 cups

Self-Raising Flour

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

30 g

Butter *chilled, cubed

3/4 cup

Milk OR Water

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Preheat oven to 200℃. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

* Step 2

Combine Flour and Salt in a large bowl. Cut the chilled Butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Using fingertips, rub the Butter pieces into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

* Step 3

Add Milk and additional ingredients if you add any, stir and bring the mixture together. On a lightly floured surface, shape into a ball.

* Step 4

Place the ball of dough on the prepared tray, flatten slightly, cut a shallow cross on top. Bake at 180℃ for 30 minutes or until golden and hollow when tapped.

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