Damper (food)
A modern damper | |
| Type | Unleavened bread (traditionally) |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Australia |
| Created by | Stockmen |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, salt, water |
Damper is a thick home-made bread traditionally prepared by early European settlers in Australia. It is a bread made from wheat-based dough. Flour, salt and water, with some butter if available, is kneaded and baked in the coals of a campfire, either directly or within a camp oven.