Description
This Jalapeno Cheddar Bread is a spicy and cheesy twist on classic homemade bread. With chunks of sharp cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños baked into a hearty loaf, this bread is perfect for serving alongside soups or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 3 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz. Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese (cut into ½” cubes)
- cornmeal (for dusting parchment paper)
- ¼ cup shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese
For the Bread:
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and stir until dough forms.
- Rise Dough: Cover and let rise until doubled in size (~1½-2 hours).
- Knead Dough: Transfer dough to floured surface, fold, and let rise again (~1-1½ hours).
- Add Jalapeños and Cheese: Fold jalapeños and cheese into dough.
- Shape Dough: Shape dough into a ball and let rest.
- Prepare Toppings: Slice jalapeños and prepare shredded cheese.
- Final Assembly: Score dough, add toppings, and transfer to preheated Dutch oven.
- Bake: Bake covered, then uncovered, until golden brown (~55 minutes).
- Cool: Allow bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- Ensure the Dutch oven is preheated to achieve a crispy crust.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Cheddar Bread, Homemade Bread, Spicy Bread Recipe, Cheddar Cheese Bread
