Pumpkin Chive Damper Recipes

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.

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.

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.

AUSTRALIAN CHEESE, GARLIC AND CHIVE DAMPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl. Using fingers rub in the chopped butter until it is the consistency of breadcrumbs. Add cheeses,garlic and chives. Mix well.
• Combine milk and water. Make a well in flour and pour in all of the liquid, reserving a little for glaze. Mix quickly into a soft dough, using a knife or the hands.
• Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly. Press into a round. Place onto a greased baking tray. Glaze with leftover milk and water mixture and sprinkle with extra cheese.
• Bake 15-20 minutes in 425°F oven, and serve sliced with butter or olive oil.
• Individual dampers can also be shaped and baked for the same time and temperature.

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE DAMPER (AUSTRALIAN BREAD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Place flour, chives, paprika and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter using your fingertips until like breadcrumbs. Stir in cheese, reserving 2 tablespoons.
• Whisk together sour cream and water. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in sour cream. Mix together using a knife or spatula until mixture comes together.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Pat out to a 8" circle. Place on a baking tray and mark into wedges with a knife. Sprinkle over remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then move to bottom rack of oven and cook for a further 10-15 minutes until risen and sounds hollow when tapped. Wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm. Serve warm with butter.