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Damper Bread (Australian Soda Bread)

A really simple soda bread which bakes in 10 minutes. Damper bread is perfect served with lashings of butter!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 250 g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting surface
  • 50 g unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 100 ml whole milk
  • 50 ml water

Instructions

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  1. 1. Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut the butter into cubes, add to the bowl and rub in with your fingertips until breadcrumbs are formed.
  2. 2. Add the milk and water and combine using a d-scraper until the dough has come together. Tip onto a floured surface and knead very lightly to smooth out the dough.
  3. 3. Form the dough into a round loaf. Mark out a cross with the back of a knife. Bake in a hot oven (200°c) for 25 minutes or until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapping the bottom. Serve warm!

Notes

  • Storage - Damper bread will last you well for a good few days (say 3-4 max) however you'll need to keep the loaf wrapped well. I suggest an old tea towel in a bread bin (that's what I do!)
  • Re-heating - This bread really does serve well when warm. If you've still got some left over on the 4th day, pop it in a hot oven on a baking tray for 5 mins. Plenty of butter is mandatory! 
  • Freezing - I'd recommend freezing only the dough since it's best served fresh and takes little time to bake! Wrap the dough in cling film and place in an airtight container. Freeze for 2 months max. Defrost thoroughly and bake as per the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 354IU (7%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 354IU 7%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.