Sour cream and chive damper

Ingredients (serves 6)
* 4 cups (600g) self-raising flour
* 1 tbs chopped chives
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 30g butter
* 1/2 cup grated cheese
* 1 cup light sour cream
* 1/2 cup (125ml) water


Method
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place flour, chives, paprika and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter using your fingertips until like breadcrumbs. Stir in cheese, reserving 2 tbs.
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 20cm 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.

Source
Fresh Living - Page 36
Recipe by Christine Sheppard