Australian Damper

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 375F / 190C /gas mark 4.
2. 2
   Sift flour, salt and sugar into a large bowl, rub in the butter.
3. 3
   Stir in milk and enough water to mix to a sticky dough.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead until just smooth.
5. 5
   Place dough onto a greased baking tray and press into a 16cm round.
6. 6
   Cut a cross in the dough, about 1cm deep; brush with a little extra milk then sprinkle with a little extra flour; bake for about 45 minutes; lift onto a wire rack to cool.