As a Australian school kid I remember being taken to the local park and learning how to make Damper and Billy Tea, there are many recipes, some use milk, even lemonade or beer, this is a simple one with only water. They are traditionally baked in a Camp Oven in the coals of a open fire. The addition of garlic powder makes it a perfect accompaniment to pasta
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5 ingredients or less - Family friendly - One-pan - Open fire
Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs, add the garlic powder and salt
Add the water gradually, incorporating with the blade of a knife until a dough can be formed, lightly knead on a floured board for a only a minute or two and form into a ball, the top can be scored with the knife
Line the Camp Oven with baking paper and spray with oil or flour, place the damper in and place lid on top, set into coals, and also place a few coals on top on Oven, the damper will normally be ready in 30 mins
The damper can also be placed on a paper lined tray in a pre-heated conventional oven for 30 min on 200 c
At home, before you go camping, process the flour, butter, garlic powder and salt in a food processor until all combined
Place all in the zip-lock bag or container and refrigerate. When the damper is required, as water and follow instructions as above