RECIPES - breads, doughs and butterS

OUTBACK DAMPER

Damper is a traditional Australian bread, originally baked in the coals of a campfire by stockmen and drovers in the Australian outback. The bread is called damper because the fire is damped to allow the bread to be cooked over the ash covered hot coals. Today, it is a popular dish for recreational campers and has become available in bakeries. Top this delicious bread with butter, golden syrup or your favorite jam.

4 cups (21oz/600g) bread flour

2 tablespoons milk powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

1½ tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons oil

1½ cups (9oz/375ml) water Extra bread flour, for kneading

1.Assemble Mixer with dough hook .

2.Sift flour, milk powder, salt, sugar and baking powder and place into mixing bowl.

3.Using Fold/Knead setting, slowly add the oil then the water to the dry ingredients. Mix for 1 minute until a dough ball starts to form.

4.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute by hand to a smooth ball shape.

5.Place the dough into a lightly greased and base lined baking sheet or tray and cook in a preheated oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 45-50 minutes or until cooked when tested.

6.Remove from pan & cool on wire rack.

FOCACCIA

Serves 2-4

3 cups (1lb/450g) bread flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons dry yeast

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup (8.5oz/250ml) water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon sea salt

2 tablespoons black olives, sliced

1.Assemble Mixer with dough hook .

2.Place flour, salt, sugar and yeast into the mixing bowl.

3.Using Fold/Knead setting, slowly add the oil then the water to the dry ingredients. Mix for 1 minute or until a dough ball starts to form.

4.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until the dough is soft and pliable.

5.Place the dough ball into a large bowl, loosely cover with plastic wrap and leave to stand in a warm area for 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size.

6.Remove the risen dough from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface.

7.Press the dough into a lightly greased 8" x 12" (20cm x 30cm) pan.

8.Cover loosely with lightly greased plastic wrap and leave to stand in a warm area for 20-30 minutes or until doubled in size.

9.Remove plastic wrap, brush dough with olive oil, sprinkle with rock salt & olives.

10.Bake in a preheated oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 30-35 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

11.Remove from pan & cool on wire rack.

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Breville BEM800XL manual Outback Damper, Focaccia
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BEM800XL specifications

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