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Nov 20^th, 2008 at 6:28pm

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Hi everybody!

Found my way here while I was looking for the definitive recipe for damper.

Been cooking great meals in my well worn camp ovens for years but never got round to damper. Off to Fraser in March next year and thought we might need some bread this time.

So far I've collected about dozen recipes and must admit I'm confused Smiley

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Do you use plain flour or self raising flour? Do you add baking soda or soda bicarb? Salt and/or sugar? Butter or no butter?

I could spend the next few days to try every combination, but I thought I'd ask the experts Smiley

Sorry if I should have posted this in another category, but this is why I'm here ... Smiley

PS when I asked the Minister for War and Finance how to make damper I just got a blank stare ... Smiley

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Reply #1 - Nov 20^th, 2008 at 7:18pm

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Hi and welcome to the forum.

Have a look through this part of the forum and you will see a few different recipes http://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=rec6

Just looking at the weather radar and it sure is hitting over your way at the moment. Stay safe.

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Reply #2 - Nov 20^th, 2008 at 8:25pm

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Derek wrote on Nov 20^th, 2008 at 7:18pm:

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Have a look through this part of the forum and you will see a few different recipes http://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=rec6

Just looking at the weather radar and it sure is hitting over your way at the moment. Stay safe. Derek

Hi Derek,

Capalaba is south west of Brisbane so we've had a lot of noise and a bit of a downpour but nothing serious, thanks. I lent my missus my Paj today and yesterday for transport to and from work (city) so she'll be fine.

Thanks for the link.

Kind regards

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Reply #3 - Nov 20^th, 2008 at 8:44pm

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Welcome aboard Baldrum

You'll enjoy your time here.

Cheers

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Reply #4 - Nov 20^th, 2008 at 9:13pm

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G'day Baldrum,

Welcome mate & after reading that joke you just posted I'll bet you fit in just fine.
Nice to be acquainted.

All the best
Skip Smiley

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Reply #5 - Nov 20^th, 2008 at 9:14pm

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Baldrum wrote on Nov 20^th, 2008 at 8:25pm:

Capalaba is south west of Brisbane

G'day and welcome Baldrum. I live in the Redlands to the east of Brisbane. We have a Capalaba out this way as well. Cool

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Reply #6 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 7:30am

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Welcome to the madness Baldrum,
Love the avatar!!!

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Reply #7 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 7:56am

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Troyk wrote on Nov 20^th, 2008 at 9:14pm:

Baldrum wrote on Nov 20^th, 2008 at 8:25pm:

Capalaba is south west of Brisbane

G'day and welcome Baldrum. I live in the Redlands to the east of Brisbane. We have a Capalaba out this way as well. Cool

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Hi Troyk - yeah, alright Capalaba, South East of Brisbane. Shouldna had that last glass of wine ... Smiley

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Reply #8 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 8:03am

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Hi guys,

Thanks for the welcome.

Now then, how do you make that bloody damper?

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Reply #9 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 11:14am

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I'm no expert but basically

self raising flour
bi carb - same as baking powder
liquid can be milk powder & water, milk or beer.

Thats pretty basic, I just had a look through the breads & dampers section on here (which I'd suggest you do)
Poddy Dodger plays his cards pretty close to his chest, I was looking for his recipe which is bloody nice (tried it first hand) but to no avail, I guess it is one of those "I can show you but then I'll have to kill you" recipes Grin

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Cheers Mick

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Reply #11 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 1:33pm

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Hi Baldrum,

Welcome in mate.

Have fun with your damper.....

Stew

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Reply #12 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 5:08pm

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Hi Stew,

Thanks for the welcome.

I might just start another damper-only thread Smiley

Ken

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Reply #13 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 6:57pm

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I just hope I don't live to regret disclosing my award winning damper recipe to you lot !!
4 cups SR flour.
2 tablespoons Powered Milk.
2 teaspoons Baking Powder.
1 teaspoon salt.
1 tablespoon sugar.
Sift these dry ingredients into a bowl, mix, then slowly add water while stirring with a broad blade knife until it is stiff but moist. I prefer a pretty dry mix but this is up to you and remember this is damper not bread, don't over work the mixture.
Sprinkle a thin layer of PLAIN FLOUR into your oven and when this turns a tan colour and crazes your oven is the right temp. Tip the mixture into your flour covered hands,( this give a nice brown crust), shape roughly and tip quickly into your oven. I use a trivet as it prevents the damper getting a thick hard crust on its bum..
OK, check after 30 minutes by tapping with the handle of a knife, it should be golden brown and sound hollow, tip it out into a clean tea towel. Serve with butter and golden syrup.
You can add any number of things to the mix, dried tomatoes with olives on top, sultanas, whatever you fancy.
I've won damper cooking comps with this recipe, its a good one.

pd

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Reply #14 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 7:15pm

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Baldrum,

If you want a simple damper recipe try this one, no kneading required. Smiley

http://www.greatsoutheast.com.au/gsec2cqw/story.asp?weekID=117&storyID=640

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Reply #15 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 8:41pm

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Aktually it's knead some bread recipes.......

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and a warm welcome...... Wink

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Reply #16 - Nov 22^nd, 2008 at 10:59am

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Thanks for the welcomes guys, and the recipes - this is getting better and bettera ! Grin

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poddy dodger wrote on Nov 21^st, 2008 at 6:57pm:

I just hope I don't live to regret disclosing my award winning damper recipe to you lot !!
4 cups SR flour.
2 tablespoons Powered Milk.
2 teaspoons Baking Powder.
1 teaspoon salt.
1 tablespoon sugar.
Sift these dry ingredients into a bowl, mix, then slowly add water while stirring with a broad blade knife until it is stiff but moist. I prefer a pretty dry mix but this is up to you and remember this is damper not bread, don't over work the mixture.
Sprinkle a thin layer of PLAIN FLOUR into your oven and when this turns a tan colour and crazes your oven is the right temp. Tip the mixture into your flour covered hands,( this give a nice brown crust), shape roughly and tip quickly into your oven. I use a trivet as it prevents the damper getting a thick hard crust on its bum..
OK, check after 30 minutes by tapping with the handle of a knife, it should be golden brown and sound hollow, tip it out into a clean tea towel. Serve with butter and golden syrup.
You can add any number of things to the mix, dried tomatoes with olives on top, sultanas, whatever you fancy.
I've won damper cooking comps with this recipe, its a good one.

pd

It sure is a good recipe.

Aart

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Reply #18 - Nov 24^th, 2008 at 12:08pm

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Did you notice Aart, he left out one minor detail, .......the secret weapon,.....just one subtle difference from the one we tried at Broke..SSHHH!!!
I told you he plays his cards close to his chest Grin

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Reply #19 - Nov 24^th, 2008 at 4:48pm

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So! My attempt was doomed to fail? Huh

Huh

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Reply #20 - Nov 25^th, 2008 at 7:57am

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No, the difference is next to nothing, just a flavour thing, The damper will still turn out fine.

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