Australian Sour Cream & Chive Damper Bread

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F

Step 2: Place flour, chives, paprika and salt into a large bowl.

Step 3: Cut in butter using knife until like breadcrumbs.

Step 4: Stir in cheese, reserving 2 tablespoons.

Step 5: Whisk together sour cream and water.

Step 6: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in sour cream.

Step 7: Mix together using a knife until mixture comes together.

Step 8: Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.

Step 9: Pat out to a 8" circle.

Step 10: Place on a baking tray and mark into wedges with a knife like soda bread.

Step 11: Sprinkle over remaining cheese.

Step 12: Bake for 15 minutes, then move to bottom rack of oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until risen and sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 13: Wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm.

Step 14: Serve warm with butter.