Jalapeño Cheese Bread Recipe
This recipe for jalapeño cheese bread is a delicious and easy way to make a flavorful loaf of bread. The dough is made with all-purpose flour, yeast, water, and a touch of honey. Once the dough has risen, it is rolled out and filled with a mixture of shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Loaf pan (9×5 inches)
- Oven mitts
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 packet yeast 1 1/8 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup semolina flour
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup shredded cheese cheddar, pepper jack, or your choice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh jalapeños diced (seeds removed for milder flavor)
Instructions
Prepare Yeast Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk and softened butter. Add the frothy yeast mixture and stir until well combined.
Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
Fold in Cheese and Jalapeños:
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese and diced jalapeños until evenly distributed.
Knead the Dough:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
First Rise:
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Shape and Second Rise:
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan, cover it, and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake:
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding ingredients like cooked bacon bits or herbs like cilantro for extra flavor. You can also swap the cheddar cheese for pepper jack for a different twist.