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Damper

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Bring the dough together with a light hand and shape it without kneading heavily. Give the loaf a short rest after baking so the crumb can firm up before you cut it.

Serving reference for Damper; presentation may vary
Serving reference. Ingredients, toppings and presentation may vary. Photo: Nachoman-au · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
Servings (recipe yield)
15 servings
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
30 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups self-raising flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened.
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Mix all the ingredients together, adding a half cup of water and a teaspoon salt.
  3. Knead the bread on a floured surface.
  4. Put the bread into the oven for 25 minutes, then lower the temprature to 175 degrees C for 5 to 10 minutes

Source: Public Domain Recipes · walktheearth · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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