Pumpkin Damper

• self raising flour↗2 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• mashed pumpkin1 cup
• chopped fresh lemon thyme1 tablespoon
• egg↗1

  lightly beaten

• milk↗1 tablespoon
• sunflower seeds↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center and stir in the pumpkin and thyme.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape into a large ball and flatten slightly.

6. 6

   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

7. 7

   Brush the damper with water and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

8. 8

   Bake for 40 mins or until cooked. It will sound hollow when tapped.

9. 9

   Allow to cool slightly before cutting.