Baked Pumpkin and Vegemite Damper Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A traditional Australian damper bread infused with the distinctive umami flavor of Vegemite and sweet roasted pumpkin. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp, chilled and cubed unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup mashed roasted pumpkin
• 2 tbsp Vegemite
• 1/4 cup, warm water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Rub 3 tbsp chilled cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp vegetable oil with 2 tbsp Vegemite and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth.
4. Step 4: Stir 1 cup mashed roasted pumpkin and the Vegemite mixture into the flour mixture, then gradually add 1 cup milk to form a soft dough.
5. Step 5: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times, then shape into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before slicing.