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Savory Australian Damper with Rosemary and Olive Oil

Name: Savory Australian Damper with Rosemary and Olive Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 3 cups self-raising flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary; A pinch of sea salt

Enjoy this traditional Australian bread with a twist, perfect for a cozy dinner or as a flavorful side.

4.1(618 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 11, 2025

Savory Australian Damper with Rosemary and Olive Oil — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 353 kcal
Protein: 7.9 g
Carbs: 48.1 g
Fat: 13.2 g
Fiber: 1.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2119 kcal
Protein: 47.1 g
Carbs: 288.5 g
Fat: 79 g
Fiber: 9.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups self-raising flour	1365	39	276	3	9
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary	2	0.1	0.3	0	0.2
1/4 cup olive oil	477	0	0	54	0
1 1/4 cups milk	155	8	12	8	0
1 tbsp olive oil	119	0	0	14	0
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
A pinch of sea salt	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and chopped rosemary.
2
Add Wet Ingredients
Make a well in the center and pour in the olive oil and milk.
3
Form Dough
Mix until a soft dough forms and turn it out onto a floured surface.

Shaping and Proofing

1
Knead Dough
Knead the dough gently for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Tip: Do not over-knead the dough to keep the bread tender.
2
Shape Loaf
Shape into a round loaf and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3
Proof
Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Use cold milk to prevent activating the raising agents too quickly.

How to Make Savory Australian Damper with Rosemary and Olive Oil

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C).
2
Score the Dough
Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife to allow expansion.
3
Bake
Brush the top with olive oil, sprinkle rosemary and salt, and bake.