Indigenous-Australian
Kakadu Plum & Freeze-Dried Raspberry Damper with Native Pepperberry
Pillar I
Ingredients
Serves
8
40 g
freeze-dried raspberries
400 g
plain flour
2 tsp
kakadu plum powder
1/2 tsp
native pepperberry
1 tsp
sea salt
60 g
unsalted butter
250 ml
full-fat milk
2 tbsp
raw honey
8 leaves
native mint leaves
1 tbsp
macadamia oil
Pillar II
Method
6 steps
1.
Preheat oven to 220°C. In a large bowl, sift together flour, kakadu plum powder, ground pepperberry, and salt. The mixture should have a subtle pink tint from the kakadu plum.
2.
Rub cold butter into the flour mixture with fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger pieces visible - this should take 3-4 minutes of gentle rubbing.
3.
Gently fold in three-quarters of the crushed freeze-dried raspberries and all the chopped native mint, ensuring even distribution without over-mixing.
4.
Create a well in the center and pour in the milk mixed with honey. Using a butter knife, cut through the mixture in a stirring motion until a shaggy dough forms - the dough should be slightly sticky but hold together.
5.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring together with minimal kneading - 3-4 light folds maximum. Pat into a 20cm round, 3cm thick. Score deeply into 8 wedges without cutting completely through.
6.
Place on a lined baking tray, brush with macadamia oil, and scatter remaining whole freeze-dried raspberries on top. Bake for 15 minutes at 220°C, then reduce to 180°C and continue for 25-30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.
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Origin & Lineage
In the Kimberley region, Aboriginal communities have long preserved seasonal fruits through traditional drying methods, creating concentrated flavors that sustain through the dry season. This damper honors that wisdom, pairing freeze-dried raspberries with kakadu plum - the world's richest source of vitamin C - in a bread that carries the essence of country. The freeze-drying process, though modern, mirrors the ancient practice of preserving peak-season abundance for times of scarcity.
Sourcing
Where to find these ingredients
Region: global
Adelaide, SA, AU
Kakadu Plum Powder (Terminalia ferdinandiana) · Native Pepperberry Dukkah
Lekker
Vancouver, BC, CA
Maldon Sea Salt
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