Pumpkin Damper Recipes

PUMPKIN DAMPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center and stir in the pumpkin and thyme.
• In a different bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Stir into the flour mixture with a flat bladed knife until a soft dough forms.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape into a large ball and flatten slightly.
• Place onto a non stick, or oiled and floured cookie sheet and use a sharp knife to cut the damper into 8 equal portions but do not separate the pieces
• Brush the damper with water and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
• Bake for 40 mins or until cooked. It will sound hollow when tapped.
• Allow to cool slightly before cutting.

PUMPKIN & CHIVE DAMPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220.C.
• Sift flour into a bowl, add butter & rub in using fingertips.
• Blend in pumpkin, cheese, chives & seasonings. Add combined egg & milk, mix quickly to a soft dough.
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface & knead lightly, form into a round.
• Place on a lightly greased baking tray and brush with a little milk, sprinkle with extra cheese.
• Bake for 10 mins then reduce heat to 180.C, bake for a further 15-20 mins or until damper sound hollow when tapped.
• Serve warm & buttered.