AUSTRALIAN DAMPER 
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. butter
Pinch salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
Extra flour

Sift flour in bowl. Rub in butter until mix resembles fine crumbs. Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add combined water and milk at once. Mix lightly with sharp knife.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Knead dough into round. Place on greased oven tray. Pat dough into 6-inch circle.

With sharp knife cut 2 slits across dough like cross. Brush with milk. Sift a little flour on top. Bake 10 minutes in 400-425 degree oven until golden, then lower heat to 350 degrees for another 15 minutes.

 

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