Australian Damper

• cups self-rising flour4
• teaspoon salt↗1
• tablespoon butter, softened↗1
• cup milk↗1
• cup water↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Stir together the flour and the salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Cut in butter.

4. 4

   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk and water. Stir until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a round loaf 8 inches across. Place the loaf onto the prepared pan and using a sharp knife, cut a cross in the top.

6. 6

   Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. The loaf should be golden brown and the bottom should sound hollow when tapped.