Easy Recipes Jalapeño Cheese Bread
Soft, fluffy bread loaded with cheddar and fresh jalapeños.
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add bread flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and gently knead in cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-inch bread pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.