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Camp Out Day / Damper Making

Damper Making

Children mix a simple damper dough and bake it, learning a classic Australian bush bread recipe.

How to run it

  1. Have children wash hands and mix self-raising flour, a pinch of salt and water into a dough.
  2. Shape the dough into small rolls or a loaf.
  3. Bake in the oven until golden and hollow-sounding.
  4. Cool and serve with a spread.

You will need

  • self-raising flour
  • salt
  • water
  • mixing bowls
  • baking tray
  • spreads
Make it easier or harderYounger children help mix and shape; older children measure and time the bake independently.
SafetyBake in an oven rather than over an open fire; educators handle the oven and hot trays, and check for gluten allergies.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Following a recipe builds practical life skills and confident learning.

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Camp Out DayAussie Outback DayAll About Australia DayCooking DayWilderness Adventure

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