Sour Cream and Chive Damper Australian Bread

Experience the rustic charm of Australian baking with this Sour Cream and Chive Damper, a modern twist on a traditional outback favorite. This quick and easy bread recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, featuring a soft, tender crumb enriched with tangy sour cream and the savory aroma of fresh chives. Perfectly golden on the outside with a delightfully fluffy interior, this damper requires no yeast, making it an ideal last-minute bake. Serve it warm with a pat of butter, a bowl of soup, or alongside your favorite barbeque dishes for a comforting and flavorful treat. Discover why this effortless combination of simple ingredients and minimal effort results in such a show-stopping bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 350 grams self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 60 grams unsalted butter
• 200 ml sour cream
• 100 ml milk
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons additional self-raising flour for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and salt.

Step 3

Add the butter to the bowl and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the finely chopped chives to evenly distribute them throughout the flour mixture.

Step 5

In a separate jug, whisk together the sour cream and milk until smooth.

Step 6

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the sour cream mixture. Using a butter knife, mix the ingredients together until a soft, sticky dough forms.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to bring it together. Be careful not to over-knead, as this will make the damper tough.

Step 8

Shape the dough into a round, approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter, and place it onto the prepared baking tray.

Step 9

Use a sharp knife to score a deep cross (about 1cm deep) into the top of the dough. Dust the surface lightly with additional self-raising flour.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the damper is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the base.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(737.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2230.0

Total Fat 98.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 242.1mg	0%
Sodium 5468.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 46.0g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 486.7mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 573.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 52.7%