Damper Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an oven tray.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, sift flour, salt and sugar and rub in butter. Stir in milk and enough water to mix to a sticky dough.
3. 3
   On a floured surface, knead dough until just smooth. Place dough on oven tray and press into a 8 inch round.
4. 4
   Cut a cross into top of dough, about 1/2 inch deep. Brush dough with a little extra milk and sprinkle with a little extra flour. Bake about 45 mins. Turn damper, top-side up, onto wire rack to cool.