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Loaf of Jalapeno Cheddar Bread on a wooden cutting board near jalapeños and cheese.
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Jalapeno Cheddar Bread

Jalapeno Cheddar Bread is made with the bold flavors of jalapeno peppers, along with cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, baked to golden brown in a Dutch oven. This crusty loaf is a flavorful and spicy twist on traditional bread that you will want to try!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Rising/Resting/Cooling Time19 hours
Total Time20 hours
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Bread

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 ½ cups water, room temperature
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced
  • ½ cup (56.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup (56.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Topping

  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, sliced

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add water and mix until combined.
  • Fold in the diced jalapenos, cheese, and garlic.
  • Pour the mixture into a clean, greased bowl and cover with plastic. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 18 hours*. The dough should be doubled in size.
  • When ready, place the dough onto a floured piece of parchment paper. Shape it into a ball by stretching and folding the dough over. Spray the dough with nonstick cooking spray before covering it with plastic. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Using a very sharp knife (like a paring knife or bread lame), score the top of the loaf with an “x” and top with the sliced jalapeno.
  • Place a Dutch oven (I used a 4 quart) into a cold oven. Preheat the oven and pot to 450°F.
  • Once preheated, carefully transfer the dough with the parchment paper to the hot Dutch oven and top with sliced jalapenos. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to bake for 15 additional minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Carefully remove the loaf from the Dutch oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

*You could let the bread dough rise for as few as 3 hours. The crumb was tighter when tested with a shorter rise time, and the flavor wasn’t quite as developed, but it was still delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 148kcal