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Jalapeno & Cheddar Bread

Delicious, moist homemade bread with a kick! Your friends and family will think this came from the bakery. Avoid the endless kneading of traditional bread recipes. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to incredibly perfect bread straight from your kitchen!
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven with Lid
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 1/4 tsp Instant Yeast
  • 2 cups Warm Water
  • 2 Jalapenos seeded, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno cut in rings
  • 1 tbsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Remove seeds and ribs from 2 jalapeños (if you like a little kick, include some seeds) and roughly chop.
  • Combine 4 cups bread flour, 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, roughly chopped jalapeños and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a 2nd large bowl, combine 2 cups warm water with 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast.
  • Carefully add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture and mix until dough forms.
  • With a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, begin folding the edges of the dough to the center while rotating the bowl. Do this about 8-10 times.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and set aside for 60 minutes.
  • With your wooden spoon or silicone spatula, fold the edges of the dough to the center as you did before. Do this about 8-10 times. Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough rests, place your dutch oven (with lid) in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
  • Prepare a clean work suface and sprinkle with flour. Also flour your hands. Carefully remove the dough onto the floured work surface.
  • Flip over the dough and dust away any excess flour.
  • Fold the edges of the dough to the center as you've done before. Do this 8-10 times.
  • Flip the dough onto the parchment paper. The folded part of the dough should now be on the bottom.
  • Brush the top and sides of dough with olive oil to help the cheddar cheese stick to the dough.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese onto the top and sides of the dough.
  • Using a sharp knife, score the dough with an X shape on the top of the dough. This will prevent cracking or rupture during baking.
  • Add the jalapeño rings to the dough by pressing them into the sides. I like to add 1 at the top of each section on the dough and 2-3 just below.
  • Carefully lift the dough with the parchment paper and place in the dutch oven and cover.
  • Bake the dough covered for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and continue baking for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully lift the bread out of the dutch oven and place on a cooling rack.
  • Let the bread cool for about 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This is an all-time favorite in my household. Try using these delicious options with the bread!
  • Grilled Cheese-Toast up two slices of Jalapeño Cheddar Bread with a slice of melted Cheddar cheese. Pairs great with tomato soup!
  • Patty melt- Toast up two thick slices of Jalapeño Cheddar Bread and wrap them around a delicious juice burger with cheese and grilled onions. Yum!
  • Sandwiches-Delicious paired with your favorite sandwich meat. Adds just the right kick to spice up your sandwich.