Description
A tangy, cheesy sourdough loaf infused with roasted green chiles and melted cheese the perfect blend of spice and comfort baked into every slice.
Ingredients
100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
350g warm water
500g bread flour
10g salt
150g roasted green chiles, chopped
150g shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter and warm water until dissolved.
2. Add bread flour and salt, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Let rest for 30 minutes, then perform a series of stretch and folds over 2 hours.
4. After the final fold, gently knead in chopped green chiles and shredded cheese.
5. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 4–6 hours depending on room temperature.
6. Shape into a round loaf and place in a floured banneton or bowl.
7. Refrigerate overnight for a slow ferment and deeper flavor.
8. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
9. Score the loaf, carefully transfer to the hot pot, and bake covered for 25 minutes.
10. Remove lid and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
11. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra heat, use roasted Hatch or Anaheim chiles.
Try mixing in smoked gouda or Monterey jack for different flavor profiles.
This bread makes amazing grilled cheese or breakfast toast.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green chile cheese sourdough, artisan bread, spicy cheese bread, sourdough recipe