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Homemade Cheddar Jalapeno Bread

Rosemary Molloy
Homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Bread is a delicious savory yeast bread that's cheesy with a hint of heat from the peppers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting/Rising Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 2047 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

BIGA

  • cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water 80 grams + 2 tablespoons
  • ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour 130 grams

BREAD DOUGH

  • cup lukewarm water 160 grams
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • cups + 2 tablespoons bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) divided 120 grams
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 30 grams
  • ¼-½ cup jalapeno peppers (chopped) 25 g - 50grams

Instructions
 

BIGA

  • In a medium bowl add the water and sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 5 minutes, stir then add the flour and mix to combine well. Cover with plastic and let sit at room temperature 10-16 hours.

BREAD DOUGH

  • In the mixing bowl add the water, sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 5-10 minutes, then stir to combine. Add the flour, salt, sugar and biga. Knead with the dough hook for 8-10 minutes then add half of the shredded cheese, all the parmesan and jalapeno, knead 1 minute to combine.
  • Form the dough into a dough ball on a lightly floured flat surface, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise 1 hour.
  • Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and fold, let rest 5 minutes, then shape into desired form. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and cover and let rise 45-60 minutes.
  • Pre-heat oven to 420F (215C).
  • Dust the dough with rice, all purpose or semolina flour, score and bake 20 minutes, halfway through the baking, top with the shredded cheese and continue to bake. Remove immediately to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy.

Notes

If you wish you can add more shredded cheese and chopped jalapeno.
Bread is baked when it reaches an internal temperature of 190F.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 2047kcalCarbohydrates: 304gProtein: 93gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 3444mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 24gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1586IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 1202mgIron: 8mg
Keyword cheddar jalapeno bread, cheese bread, Homemade bread
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