1. Set oven to hot 200C (400F). 2. Grease an 18cm (7 inch) sandwich cake tin or four single serve ramekin dishes. 3. Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. 4. Add any other optional ingredients (see below). 5. Make a well in the centre of the flour and add most, but not all of the milk. 6. Mix with a knife, adding more milk if necessary, until you have formed a fairly moist, but not sloppy, dough. 7. Turn dough into a cake tin or spoon into ramekins. 8. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon. 9. If making a savoury damper, sprinkle the top with cheese and/or add a thin slice or slices of tomato. 10. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown on top and a skewer, inserted in the centre, comes out clean. 11. Turn out and cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. 12. Serve warm with butter. 13. Some Variations: Cheese Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper. 14. Cheese and Bacon Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and 2-3 rashers of cooked, chopped bacon. 15. Cheese and Herb Damper- add 1/2 cup grated cheese and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil OR 1 teaspoon of dried herbs. 16. Fruit Damper- add 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit and 1 tablespoon sugar. 17. Orange Damper- add the finely grated rind of an orange and 1 tablespoon sugar. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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