Planning a BBQ or camping trip? Try this easy and fun recipe to make damper bread or campfire bread, a versatile and customisable recipe which is great for making with kids! Even better, it can easily be made vegan or gluten-free by swapping out the ingredients.

This recipe makes around ten small breads or five bigger ones. 

Ingredients:

• 300g self raising flour
• 240ml milk of choice
• ½ tsp salt
• 75g butter of choice
• 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)
• Savoury or sweet flavourings of your choice such as: oregano, rosemary, thyme, roasted garlic or garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg or a handful of cheese.
• Sticks or skewers

Recipe:

1. Mix the bread dough: add the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour mix until it resembles a fine crumble.
2. Add flavourings: stir in any extra ingredients. You may want to divide your dough into two bowls and make one savoury version and one sweet! 
3. Add the wet ingredients: mix in the milk a little at a time and stir. Keep going until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough.
4. Knead the dough for a short time in the bowl (if it is too sticky add a bit more flour).
5. Tear off pieces of dough the size of a golf ball and roll into a sausage. Stick this onto a stick or skewer. Twist the dough down the stick and wrap at the bottom to secure it.
6. Cook your bread sticks! Adult supervision is required for this step.
   1. If you have a fire or fire pit make sure the fire has died down, as flames will burn the outside of the dampers. Cook the sticks over the embers, but not too close.
   2. If you're using a barbecue, prepare it for for indirect cooking on a medium heat (180°C if you have a thermometer). If you are cooking on a gas barbecue with a hood, turn the inner burners off and leave the outer ones on. For coal, build a fire on each side of the barbecue.
   3. They will take from 10 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness. Keep turning them until they are nicely baked  Be patient! Once they're cooked, tap the dough - it should feel solid and sound hollow.
7. For sweet breads you could them dip into jam or chocolate spread.

Cooking outside is a great way to reconnect with nature. Remember to practise campfire safety and always keep a bucket of water on hand. Enjoy your breads!