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Jalapeno Cheddar Dutch Oven Bread
This flavorful bread combines spicy jalapenos and sharp cheddar cheese for a delicious homemade treat, baked to perfection in a Dutch oven.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large jalapeno (diced)
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 standard .25oz packet)
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 10 round slices jalapeno (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, 2 cups cheddar, and diced jalapenos in a bowl.
- Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl; add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold dough 8-10 times, cover, and let rise 1 hour; repeat folding and rising for a second hour.
- Preheat Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C) with lid on for 30 minutes; turn dough onto floured surface, shape into a ball, score, and add cheese and jalapenos.
- Transfer dough to hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake 30 minutes; remove lid and bake 20 more minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure dough is high hydration; it will be looser than traditional bread dough.