Damper II

Ingredients

 * 3 cups of self-raising flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 1/2 cup milk
 * 1/2 cup water

Directions

 * Sift flour and salt into a bowl, rub in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
 * Make a well in the centre, add the combined milk and water, mix lightly with a knife until dough leaves sides of bowl.
 * Gently knead on a lightly floured surface and then shape into a round, put on a greased oven tray.
 * Pat into a round 15-16 cm (6-6 1/2 inch) diameter.
 * With sharp knife, cut two slits across dough like a cross, approximately 1cm (1/2in) deep.
 * Brush top of dough with milk.
 * Sift a little extra flour over dough.
 * Bake in a hot oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
 * Reduce heat to moderate and bake another 20 minutes.