Damper (Australian Bush Bread)

Ingredients: 4 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon salt 30 g butter 1 cup milk 1/2 cup water

Special equipment: Flour sifter Large mixing bowl Knife Scone tray

Method:

1. Sift flour and salt into large mixing bowl. 2. Place butter in the bowl. Rub in with your hands. (Wash them first). 3. Make a well in flour and pour in milk and water. 4. Mix with a knife until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl. 5. Place on a greased scone tray and pat out to about 20 cm in diameter. 6. Cut a cross on top and place in hot oven (200 degrees). 7. Bake for 25 minutes, then lower heat to moderate (180 degrees). 8. Bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until the damper sounds hollow when rapped with your knuckles. 9. Serve sliced with butter and golden syrup or jam. Serves about eight people.

Recipe compliments of Mrs Collins.

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