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'''Damper''' is Australian bushman's bread, made while camping or "waltzing matilda" (carrying a swag around looking for work). It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. | '''Damper''' is Australian bushman's bread, made while camping or "waltzing matilda" (carrying a swag around looking for work). It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 1 large cup [[ | + | * 1 large cup [[Flour|self-raising flour]] |
| − | * generous pinch of [[ | + | * generous pinch of [[salt|salt]] |
| − | * 1/4 cup [[ | + | * 1/4 cup [[water|water]] [[Image:Mustering camp.jpg|250px|thumb|Damper and camp oven used, Walcha, NSW]] |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
# Add salt to flour. | # Add salt to flour. | ||
# Add scant 1/4 cup water (more and it will be as tough as an old boot). | # Add scant 1/4 cup water (more and it will be as tough as an old boot). | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Mix|Mix]] and form into a round loaf. |
# Dig a foot-deep hole near a fire and add 2 shovels of hot coals and ash. | # Dig a foot-deep hole near a fire and add 2 shovels of hot coals and ash. | ||
| − | # Add damper mixture to a greased [[ | + | # Add damper mixture to a greased [[Dutch Oven|camp oven]] (traditional cast iron round pot with lid). |
# Cook for maximum of 40 minutes. If undercooked it will be flat and rubbery. | # Cook for maximum of 40 minutes. If undercooked it will be flat and rubbery. | ||
# Your first try may be inedible. Keep trying, you'll soon be an expert. | # Your first try may be inedible. Keep trying, you'll soon be an expert. | ||
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*[http://www.millmerran.qld.gov.au/events/2006/Camp_Oven_Festival.shtml Australian Camp Oven Festival] | *[http://www.millmerran.qld.gov.au/events/2006/Camp_Oven_Festival.shtml Australian Camp Oven Festival] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 15 May 2012
| Alternative:Damper | |
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| Category: | Bread recipes |
| Servings: | 2-5 depending on appetites. |
| Time: | 50 Minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
| Cuisine of Australia
Damper is Australian bushman's bread, made while camping or "waltzing matilda" (carrying a swag around looking for work). It is meant to be made outside by a campfire.
Ingredients
- 1 large cup self-raising flour
- generous pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup water
Procedure
- Add salt to flour.
- Add scant 1/4 cup water (more and it will be as tough as an old boot).
- Mix and form into a round loaf.
- Dig a foot-deep hole near a fire and add 2 shovels of hot coals and ash.
- Add damper mixture to a greased camp oven (traditional cast iron round pot with lid).
- Cook for maximum of 40 minutes. If undercooked it will be flat and rubbery.
- Your first try may be inedible. Keep trying, you'll soon be an expert.
Variations
- This cookbook also has a Drover's damper recipe.
- You can do this in a barbecue grill with mixture in greased metal foil as well. During cooking, damper increases volume by 1/3 to 1/2, so allow room for expansion.
- If you aren't outdoors, just add mixture to greased oven tray and cook in a moderate oven for 30 - 40 minutes.
External Links
- Australian Bush Damper Gerry & Mo Noterey from Australian Outdoors (Variation recipes with pictures!)
- Camp Ovens Discount Camping
- Australian Camp Oven Festival
