Want to learn how to make a damper?

           Ingredients

                                        

• 450g (3 cups ) self-raising flour

           

• Pinch of salt

           

• 80g butter, chilled, cubed

           

• 185ml (¾ cup ) water

          

           Utensils

• A large bowl
• Baking tray
• Sharp knife
• Non-stick baking paper
• Tablespoons

What to do

Step 1: Preheat to 200C. Place non-stick baking paper on the baking tray. Gather the flour and salt in a big bowl. Use the tips of your fingers to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

Step 2: Pour the water into the flour mixture and use a round-sharp knife in a cutting action to mix the mixture.  Add 1 to 2 spoons of water if it’s too dry. Use both of your hands to gather the mixture together.

Step 3: Put the dough onto a lightly floured tray. Knead for 1 and 2 minutes until it feels smooth. Use a very sharp knife that is covered in flour and mark 8 wedges on the top. Sprinkle the damper with a bit more flour and bake it inside the oven for about 30 minutes.

If your damper tastes crunchy then it is cooked perfectly.