Celebrate the traditional owners of Australia's land with one of their native recipes. Damper, or bush bread, is a traditional Australian Aboriginal bread made for thousands of years. It involves crushing native seeds, nuts, or roots into dough and baking it in fire coals. High in protein and carbohydrates, it was a key part of a balanced diet.
Ingredients (makes 1 loaf):
- 2 cups Gluten Free Self-raising Flour
- 1 tablespoon butter (or plant based alternative)
- 1 cup Milk (or plant based alternative)
- 3/4 cup grated Cheese, loosely packed
- Pinch Salt
- Chopped Parsley to season (and to top)
- Grated Cheese (to top)
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a heavy bread tin.
- Place flour and salt in bowl, then add Butter and rub through with finger tips.
- Add milk, cheese and parsley to season, leaving a small amount to sprinkle onto damper later
- Stir with a fork until mixture comes together.
- Place in greased bread tin, making sure mixture is evenly spread out and sprinkle top with extra cheese and parsley.
- Bake in oven for approximately 35 - 45 minutes or until top is golden and damper is cooked through.
*Serve warm with butter or dip as a side dish!
*Original recipe from The Gluten Free Queen