Pumpkin and Thyme Damper Bread

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Traditional Australian damper bread enriched with roasted pumpkin and fresh thyme, perfect for serving warm with butter or as a side. This Australian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 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 180 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Australian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup mashed roasted pumpkin and 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves to the dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually pour 1 cup cold water into the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon to form a soft dough that just comes together.
  5. Step 5: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times until smooth but not sticky.
  6. Step 6: Shape the dough into a round loaf about 8 inches in diameter and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Brush the top with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter and score a cross on the top with a sharp knife.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

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