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Drover's Damper
Drover's damper is Australian bread, made by stockmen while taking care of or rounding up stock. It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. This is the "flash" version, made when butter and milk are available.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 5–10 (calculated as 5)
- self-raising flour2 cup
- salt1/4 tsp
- sugar2 tsp
- butter1 tbsp
- milk1 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Add salt to flour, then add sugar.
Rub in butter.
Mix in milk to make a medium-soft dough.
Knead lightly on flat surface until smooth.
Pat dough into a round shape.
Place damper mixture on coals or hot ash. Cook for maximum of 40 minutes.
Discard burnt outside and eat the inside.
Serve with butter, (golden syrup) or jam.
