Australian Damper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) Grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl stir together the flour and the salt. With pastry blender or your hands cut in butter. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk and water. Stir until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a round loaf 8 inches across. Place the loaf onto the prepared pan and using a sharp knife cut a cross in the top.

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. The loaf should be golden brown and the bottom should sound hollow when tapped.