Damper (Aussie Campfire Bread)

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to hot 200C (400F).
2. 2
   Grease an 18cm (7 inch) sandwich cake tin or four single serve ramekin dishes.
3. 3
   Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Add any other optional ingredients (see below).
5. 5
   Make a well in the centre of the flour and add most, but not all of the milk.
6. 6
   Mix with a knife, adding more milk if necessary, until you have formed a fairly moist, but not sloppy, dough.
7. 7
   Turn dough into a cake tin or spoon into ramekins.
8. 8
   Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
9. 9
   If making a savoury damper, sprinkle the top with cheese and/or add a thin slice or slices of tomato.
10. 10
    Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown on top and a skewer, inserted in the centre, comes out clean.
11. 11
    Turn out and cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
12. 12
    Serve warm with butter.
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    Some Variations: Cheese Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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    Cheese and Bacon Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and 2-3 rashers of cooked, chopped bacon.
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    Cheese and Herb Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil OR 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
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    Fruit Damper- add 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit and 1 tablespoon sugar.
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    Orange Damper- add the finely grated rind of an orange and 1 tablespoon sugar.