3 cups self-raising flour 1-2 teaspoons salt
90g (3 oz) butter, melted
½ cup water
½ cup milk
milk, extra, for glazing
flour, extra, for dusting
butter, extra, for serving golden syrup ("cocky's joy")
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total cooking time:25 minutes
Makes one damper
Preheat oven to moderately hot 210°C (410°F). Brush an oven tray with melted butter or oil. Sift flour and salt into large mixing bowl; make a well in the centre. Combine butter, water and milk and add to flour. Stir with a knife until just combined.
Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead 20 seconds or until smooth. Transfer dough to tray; press out to a 20 cm round.
Using a sharp pointed knife, score into 8 sections 1 cm deep. Brush with milk; dust with flour. Bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to moderate 180°C (350°F). Bake 15 minutes or until damper is golden and sounds hollow when tapped. Serve with extra butter and syrup.
