PUMPKIN & CHIVE DAMPER

Pumpkin & Chive Damper image

Damper is an Australian Bread. A very quick & simple side to make using mashed pumpkin. A beautiful golden colour when cooked, best served warm straight from the oven but will keep for a few days wrapped in plastic or an airtight container.

Provided by Mandy

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups self-raising flour
30 g butter
1/2 cup mashed pumpkin
1/4 cup grated tasty cheese
2 tablespoons snipped chives
salt & pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
extra grated cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1359.2, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 293.3, Sodium 3694.5, Carbohydrate 193.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 42.2