Best Bush Damper Recipe for Cooking on the Campfire

June 2, 2025

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Who doesn’t love a cosy campfire with mates and a good old traditional damper to share? This damper recipe is as delicious as it is easy.

Dampers are cheap, simple, and easy to store (no refrigeration is needed if using water). They’re a family favourite and a perfect way to get the kids’ hands dirty and involved in the camp kitchen! If you can’t choose between sweet or savoury, make a big batch, and split the dough to make one of each!

Here’s how to make a basic bush damper showcasing some of Australia’s best native ingredients, including Tasmanian pepperberry and lemon myrtle.

There’s no messing around here, four easy steps and you’ll be ready to tear apart and down that damper!

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Damper Recipe

Preparation

Serves: 2-4

Time: 15 mins (after getting a campfire going)

Damper Ingredients

230g self-raising flour
170ml milk
½ tsp pepperberry salt
2 tsp lemon myrtle

Damper Method

Prepare a campfire
Add all ingredients into a bowl, knead roughly until combined into a dough
Grab a stick, wrap and twist the dough around it
Cook over gentle embers and keep turning until golden brown or until evenly cooked. Once cooked serve with butter.

Damper Recipe Hot Tips!

You can substitute milk for water
This can also be cooked in a camp oven
If the dough mixture turns out too wet you can add more flour to make it easier to work with, same if it’s too dry you can add extra water
Cheese makes everything better, don’t be afraid to add some into the dough mixture!

Grab your flannel, grab your mugs, and get out there!