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.