Australian Bread (Damper)

Ingredients

• 1 kg flour
• 5 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 200 ml milk
• 200 ml water
• milk (for brushing)
• flour (for working)
• cheese (grated, for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl and mix with the sugar.

2. 2.

   Create a well in the center and pour in the milk and water. Quickly combine using a stand mixer or dough hook until a smooth dough forms.

3. 3.

   Shape the dough into a round loaf on a baking sheet, brush with milk and dust with flour. Cut crosswise slashes with a sharp knife.

4. 4.

   Bake at about 200°C for approximately 45 minutes. After 30 minutes sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the crust is golden brown.