Kumara Sweet Potato Dampers
Delight in the rustic charm of Kumara Sweet Potato Dampers, a golden, fluffy bread with a subtle sweetness from mashed sweet potato and a rich, buttery finish. Perfect as a side dish or enjoyed on their own, these dampers blend mashed kumara, herbs, and a tender, biscuit-like texture for a comforting, homemade treat. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold butter, and requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is a breeze to whip up. Serve them warm, straight from the oven, with a pat of butter or alongside your favorite hearty soup for a cozy, satisfying meal. Whether you're exploring traditional Australian campfire cuisine or simply looking for a creative bread alternative, these soft and savory dampers will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams kumara (sweet potato), mashed
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams butter, cold and diced
- 120 milliliters milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Peel and dice the kumara (if not already cooked), then boil or steam it until tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the mashed kumara and chopped herbs (if using). Mix gently to combine.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands, until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, dusting your hands and the top of your dough with a little extra flour to prevent sticking.
Gently press or roll the dough out to about 3 cm thick. Using a round cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out dampers and place them onto the lined baking tray. Gather any scraps, reshape, and cut until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dampers are golden brown on top and cooked through.
Allow the dampers to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, or pair with a hearty soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2226 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.2 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1750 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
