Plain And Cheese Damper Recipes

Plain Damper Damper is an Aussie traditional bread, usually baked in the ground 2 cups self raising flour, 1/2tsp salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1tsp sugar, 1tsp butter. Method: Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl and then add the butter, add enough milk to make a manageable dough. Shape into a flat ball and place on a greased and floured oven tray, bake at 220c(400f) for 25-30 mins, baste with milk during cooking. Serve hot...with lashings of butter (golden syrup and jam, goes very well with this bread)

Cheese and sage damper Ingredients: 2 cups wholemeal (self raising)flour, 3/4 cup grated cheese, 1/2tsp paprika, 1/2tsp black pepper, 1tsp dried sage leaves, 40g butter or margarine, 1 cup milk(evaporated), 3tsp milk, 2tsp parmesan cheese(grated), 2tsp poppy seeds. Method: In a food processor, add the flour, paprika, pepper, sage, add the butter and process, till crumbly. Add the evaporated milk and milk, grated cheese and mix to a soft dough, on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough and shape into a flat ball (20cm)(8") Using a sharp knife, cut almost through the dough (making 8 wedges), brush the top with milk and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and poppy seeds. Bake at 180c(350f) for 25-30 mins, serve warm with lashings of butter.