Sour Cream And Chive Damper (Australian Bread) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F 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.