Short’s Kitchen: Beer Damper
BEER DAMPER
It’s been getting a bit cooler in New York the last few days, and if you and your Bald are like me and my Bald, that makes you start to feel a bit homey and cozy.
Short: Am I right, Bald?
Bald: Hmmm? Yes, I’m getting ready for my winter hibernation. Pass me a big, woolen sock to pull over my head and let’s curl up by the open fire.
Short: We don’t have an open fire.
Bald: Oops! I think I just put a match to the bookshelf! What’s the number for 911?
Chilly and overcast weather is perfect for baking some good, old-fashioned damper. It’s like bread, but more rustic and old-style.
This recipe is based on an excellent one I found recently from Hungry Kittens (http://hungry-kittens.blogspot.com) I basically followed it but added onion flakes and more cheese so I wouldn’t have to add any salt.
The ingredients below are from Hungry Kittens, with my changes.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 3, or one Bald)
1 and 1/2 cups plain flour
1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt (I used 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese and didn’t use salt)
1 tbsp chopped parsley (I used dried parsley flakes)
1/2 tbsp caster sugar
Half of 375ml can of beer (I used Red stripe, yay, go Jamaica! But I guess you can use whatever you like. Bald: Next time, Guinness!)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
I added 1 tbsp of dried onion flakes
The following steps are from Hungry Kittens
1. Preheat oven to 375F and prepare baking tray with non-stick paper.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Mix all the ingredients together.
4. Add beer and mix well.
Bald: I better taste the beer first to make sure it isn’t…um…too…you know…”beer-ry”.
Short: What would I ever do without you, Bald?
5. If it’s too wet, add flour and form the dough into a ball.
6. Place on a tray, sprinkle with sesame seeds and, using a fork, score the surface. (Bald: I give it 8.7. I’ve seen better surfaces, but 8.7 is still a very good score. And now for the Italian judges?)
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Bald: I better go and throw another book on the fire.
8. It’s really yummy! And quite moist inside. Thank you Hungry Kittens ^^
As Hungry Kittens suggested, top it with lashings of butter while it’s still warm. Heavenly – and sinful – all in one!
Bald: This really is a great way to spend a nippy, early Autumn evening.
Short: Should I toss the New York phone book on the fire?
Bald: Why not? And we can cook our second damper in here!
Short: It’s gone already?!
Hope you enjoy!
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ohhh I love this recipe, sounds very comforting. I love to have some of this with a bowl of soup or stew.
This looks wonderful – might have to try it with the second round of BLTs coming soon to ELTW…
this looks great!
Great job guys! The photos look delish. Love that beer is good for more than just drinking… but still good for drinking
Beer! Need to give this a go. The damper looks moist and I love the bits of herbs in the bread as well.
Hi S&B,
That’s a nice one…mmmmm….yummy looking. I would love to try this one out… thanks for sharing the recipe
Looks yummy ! Thank you for sharing. Cheers !
Interesting. I have to try this. I never had any thing like this. Thank you Hungry Kittens. Thank you Short and Bald.
Jessie @ simplyscrumptiousfoodie.com, wow! hadn’t thought of having this damper with soup or stew but that sounds excellent.
eatlivetravelwrite.com, i love your BLT and yes, this beer damper will be interesting to try with it.
pegasuslegend, thank you for dropping by.
hungry-kittens.blogspot.com, well your beer damper was a real success, my bald loved it~
penny aka jeroxie, thanks, we decided to use fresh parsley next time. you are right, the herbs really add something to this.
elinluv.blogspot.com, thanks for dropping by as always ^^
familycuisinefoodnrecipe.blogspot.com, thanks you for stopping by ^^
divina @ sense-serendipity.blogspot.com, glad you liked the recipe. give it a go, i’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
What a lovely bread! Perfect with a bowl of soup on a cool Autumn evening.
Hi S&B,
Well done!
Congrats Today’s Top 9… no surprise ,this is a winner alrite
This looks so good, I am going to have to try it!
Cookin’ Canuck, yeah, next time, we’re going to make a nice soup to go with it.
Elin @ elinluv.blogspot.com, thanks. actually it surprised me that my beer damper was in the top 9. ^^
Southern Grace Gourmet, thanks for dropping by.
Wowee, gourmet damper!
Enjoy your hot soups and big sock hibernation while we finally get some warmth and stone fruit
(Mind you, I shouldn’t get too cocky about it, it’s not warm yet)
with a dozen of this delicious bread, i think i’m ready for winter hibernation too!