Best Pumpkin Chive 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 DAMPER

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 180 °c and line a baking tray with baking paper.
• The first step is to prepare the pumpkin. Scoop the seeds out.
• Peel the pumpkin. It may be easier to use a sharp knife to take the skin off. Cut the pumpkin into chunks and place in a pot of water.
• Cook until the pumpkin is tender. Drain the pumpkin and mash until smooth.
• In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, chives and parsley.
• Add the margarine and rub into the mixture. It should resemble crumbs.
• Add in the pumpkin, milk and egg. Mix until well combined. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. If you find the mixture is too sticky feel free to add in extra flour.
• Shape the dough into a round and place onto the prepared baking tray. Use a knife and cut a cross onto the top. Dust with flour.
• Bake for 25 to 35 minutes. The bread should be golden and sound hollow when tapped. Insert a skewer into the center. When it is cooked the skewer will come out clean.
• Serve warm and fresh with some butter on top. Serve, devour and enjoy.