Aussie damper

Australians who spent their childhood holidays camping would be familiar with damper which is often cooked over a campfire as a quick and easy bread substitute. The fact that damper is no yeast and no prove makes it a perfect "sometimes food" for those of us who are able to tolerate small amounts of flour and butter. I like to make mini damper so that I can eat just one and freeze the rest for another day. 

AUSSIE DAMPER

150g/5.3oz self raising flour
30g/1 oz pure butter

60ml/2 fl oz water

1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 

1. Shave butter into very thin strips 

2. Place flour, butter and spices (if using) in a bowl and rub with your hands or process until it resembles breadcrumbs

3. Add the water and combine with a metal spoon or food processor until it has come together to form a dough

4. Divide into six even pieces and roll into balls, flattening them slightly

5. Place on a tray lined with baking paper and bake at 200°C/390°F for 13 minutes or until the bottoms feel firm when tapped. 

Enjoy (in moderation) ❤️ 

Ingredient information (based on advice by SIGHI)

- Flour and butter are rated 1 so should be eaten in small amounts

- Cinnamon and cloves are both rated 0

0 - Well tolerated, no symptoms expected at usual intake 

1 - Minor symptoms, occasional consumption of small quantities is often tolerated 

2 - Incompatible, significant symptoms at usual intake 

3 - Very poorly tolerated, severe symptoms

Hot tip!

🔥 The butter can be replaced with olive oil but the result will not be as moist

🔥 Once cooled, freeze in resealable bags