Sweet Damper

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Overview

This tasty and classic recipe is warm and fluffy, smothered in Nuttelex spread and sticky sweet golden syrup.

80 g frozen Nuttelex spread + extra melted Nuttelex to brush the top before baking
3 cups sifted self-raising flour plus a little more to dust the base of tray & the top of damper
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1 pinch salt
0.75 cup iced water
golden syrup to serve

Pre-heat BBQ (or oven to 200C) and line a baking tray with baking paper
In a bowl place all the ingredients except the iced water & with your fingertips work the butter with the dry ingredients until it resembles sand like consistency refer to photo
Start adding the iced water to the mixture & with the aid of a rounded butter knife bring the dough together
Now place dough on your bench top and knead for a couple of minutes until smooth. Make a round disk place on the prepared lined tray sprinkle with a little flour
Next cut your damper with a sharp knife making a pattern with 6-8 divisions, brush top with melted, cooled Nuttelex & dust with a little more flour
Bake in BBQ or oven for 30 minutes until nicely golden -check by tapping the base if you hear a hollow sound, it's ready
Let rest for 5 minutes then enjoy with lashings of Nuttelex & drizzling of golden syrup