Damper (Aussie Campfire Bread) Recipe

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Damper (Aussie Campfire Bread)
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Directions:

  1. Set oven to hot 200C (400F).
  2. Grease an 18cm (7 inch) sandwich cake tin or four single serve ramekin dishes.
  3. Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
  4. Add any other optional ingredients (see below).
  5. Make a well in the centre of the flour and add most, but not all of the milk.
  6. Mix with a knife, adding more milk if necessary, until you have formed a fairly moist, but not sloppy, dough.
  7. Turn dough into a cake tin or spoon into ramekins.
  8. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  9. If making a savoury damper, sprinkle the top with cheese and/or add a thin slice or slices of tomato.
  10. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown on top and a skewer, inserted in the centre, comes out clean.
  11. Turn out and cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
  12. Serve warm with butter.
  13. Some Variations: Cheese Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  14. Cheese and Bacon Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and 2-3 rashers of cooked, chopped bacon.
  15. Cheese and Herb Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil OR 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
  16. Fruit Damper- add 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  17. Orange Damper- add the finely grated rind of an orange and 1 tablespoon sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 600.5 Kcal (2514 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.18g 2%
Cholesterol 1.23mg 0%
Sodium 822.73mg 34%
Potassium 95.61mg 2%
Total Carbs 141.47g 47%
Sugars 3.06g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 4.2g 8%
Calcium 115.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.05 Kcal (1394 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.66g 2%
Cholesterol 0.68mg 0%
Sodium 456.31mg 34%
Potassium 53.03mg 2%
Total Carbs 78.47g 47%
Sugars 1.7g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 9%
Protein 2.33g 8%
Calcium 63.9mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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