Pumpkin Chive Damper Food

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.

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.

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.

PUMPKIN DAMPER

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 220C (200C for a fan oven).The pumpkin can be steamed or boiled for mashing. However if you have time dice the pumpkin, toss in the honey then roast this in the oven to caramelize it (but don't burn it!).In a bowl mix together all the ingredients except the flour. Then add the flour and form it into a dough. If it's too wet add a bit more flour, if it's too dry a bit more water. It will be a sticky dough but should be manageable!Shape into a cob shape (not too high). Slash top with a knife and place on a greased and floured baking tray.Brush with milk and bake for around 25 to 30 minutes.Baste with the milk several times during baking.The damper should sound hollow when bottom is tapped.