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    Damper Bread

    June 26, 2014 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Damper bread made famous by the swagmen, drovers and travelers through the bush in Australia would make this simple bread in the coals of their campfire. This version is cooked in the oven is spiced up a bit with some olives and parmesan cheese.

    Damper bread

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    Damper Bread

    Course Bread
    Cuisine Australia
    Servings 4
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups self-rising flour
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 ounces chilled butter
    • 1 cup black olives
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup milk

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and sugar.
    • Add in the butter and using your fingertips, rub together the butter and flour mixture until you have created a fine sand feeling.
    • Add in the parmesan cheese and olives, mix well
    • Add in the milk and a little bit of cold water if necessary, stir with a wooden spoon and mix until you form a slightly sticky dough. Keep adding in water if necessary
    • Sprinkle a board with some flour and start kneading the dough for a few minutes, until smooth.
    • Once smooth, flatten the dough into a 8” circle.
    • Lightly grease a cookie sheet or parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
    • Using a sharp knife cut the dough into portions, without cutting all the way through the dough to the bottom.
    • Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes or until golden brown
    • Let it cool and serve with a little butter.

     

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