Description
A flavorful sourdough bread with a spicy kick from jalapenos and the savory taste of cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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- 150g active sourdough starter
- 500g bread flour
- 350g water
- 10g salt
- 100g shredded cheddar cheese
- 50g chopped pickled jalapenos
Instructions
- Mix sourdough starter, flour, and water in a bowl. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Add salt and mix well.
- Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
- Gently incorporate cheddar cheese and jalapenos into the dough.
- Let the dough bulk ferment until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough and place it in a proofing basket.
- Refrigerate overnight for cold fermentation.
- Preheat your oven with a Dutch oven inside to 450°F (230°C).
- Score the dough and bake in the Dutch oven for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your spice preference.
- For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: jalapeno cheddar sourdough, spicy bread, cheese bread, homemade sourdough, artisan bread