Damper Bread

• 2 14 teaspoons yeast (one package)
• 14 cup very warm water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 34 teaspoon salt
• 14 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

1. Mix yeast, water, and sugar in a bowl.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Cut in shortening.
4. Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to dry ingredients.
5. Stir until just mixed.
6. Knead lightly on floured surface until smooth.
7. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
8. Form into 7" circle.
9. Place on greased cookie sheet.
10. Cover and let rise 30 minutes in a warm place.
11. Preheat oven to 375.
12. Cut x on top.
13. Bake 35 minutes.
14. Serve warm.

yeast, very warm water, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, buttermilk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/damper-bread-513376 (may not work)