Description
A delightful combination of jalapeños and cheddar cheese in a tangy sourdough loaf, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sourdough starter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, diced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Incorporate the cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños by folding them into the dough.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a cloth for about 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) about 30 minutes before the end of the rising time.
- Shape the risen dough into a loaf and place it seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing to ensure better texture and flavor.
Notes
For the best results, use an active sourdough starter and warm water. Experiment with different cheeses and spices to customize your bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sourdough, jalapeño, cheddar, bread, baking