Sour Cream And Chive Damper (australian Bread)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups self-raising flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cheese, grated
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.