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damper Bread this Bread Dates Back To The Early Days Of The Australian Colonies. It May Have Been Named For William Dampier, An Early Explorer. 1 Package Active Dry Yeast
1/4 Cup Warm Water (105 Degrees F To 115 Degrees F)
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
3 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Buttermilk dissolve Yeast In Warm Water; Stir In Sugar. Mix Flour, Baking Powder And Salt In Large Bowl; Cut In Shortening Until Mixture Resembles Fine Crumbs. Stir In Yeast Mixture And Buttermilk Until Soft Dough Forms. Turn Dough Onto Lightly Floured Surface; Gently Knead Until Smooth, About 1 Minute. Cover; Let Rest 10 Minutes. shape Dough Into A Round 7-inch Diameter Loaf. Place On Greased Cookie Sheet. Cover; Let Rise In Warm Place 30 Minutes. preheat Oven To 375 Degrees F. Cut An X About 1/2 Inch Deep In Top Of Bread. Bake Until Golden Brown, About 35 Minutes. serve Warm. Tear Bread Into Pieces To Serve. |
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