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Damper
Damper is a traditional Australian sweet bread, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for a rustic breakfast.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250 g of flour
- 100 g of sugar
- 50 g of butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Method
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the butter with the milk, eggs, warm water, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth mixture.
- Add the liquid mixture to the flour, mixing until you get a homogeneous dough.
- Shape the dough into balls about 2 cm in diameter and place them on a baking tray or a fire hearth.
- Bake at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes, until the damper is golden and dry.
- Let the damper cool before serving.
The story
Damper has its origins with Australian pioneers who would prepare it with limited and primitive ingredients such as flour, sugar, and butter.
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