Easy Homemade Jalapeno Cheddar Bread Recipe: Soft & Flavorful!

Name: Easy Homemade Jalapeno Cheddar Bread Recipe: Soft & Flavorful!
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 190 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 420g gram Bread flour (~3.5 cups); 1.5 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Garlic powder; 1.5 unit Jalapeno (1 seeded and diced, plus 1/2 in round slices for topping); 2 cups Shredded medium cheddar cheese (8oz bag, plus extra for topping); 1.25 cups Warm water (105°F (approx. 40°C)); 1 pack Instant yeast (0.25 oz packet, 2 1/4 tsp)

Learn how to make delicious homemade Jalapeno Cheddar Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This video guides you through mixing ingredients, kneading, proofing, and baking to achieve a soft, flavorful loaf with a kick of jalapeno and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for any meal or snack.

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Ingredients in the mixer

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

3h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

12g

Protein

40g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Dough after kneading

Ingredients

Bread flour
(~3.5 cups)
420 gram
Salt
1.5 teaspoon

Garlic powder
2 teaspoons
Jalapeno
(1 seeded and diced, plus 1/2 in round slices for topping)
1.5 unit
Shredded medium cheddar cheese
(8oz bag, plus extra for topping)
2 cups
Warm water
(105°F (approx. 40°C))
1.3 cups
Instant yeast
(0.25 oz packet, 2 1/4 tsp)
1 pack

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Shaped loaf with toppings before baking

Instructions

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In a stand mixer, combine bread flour, salt, garlic powder, diced jalapenos, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, warm water, and instant yeast. Mix with a hook attachment until a shaggy dough forms and ingredients are just combined.
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In a stand mixer, combine bread flour, salt, garlic powder, diced jalapenos, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, warm water, and instant yeast. Mix with a hook attachment until a shaggy dough forms and ingredients are just combined.
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Ensure water temperature is around 105°F (40°C) to activate the yeast properly.
2
Knead the dough in the stand mixer for 8-10 minutes on medium speed until it becomes smooth, elastic, and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
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Knead the dough in the stand mixer for 8-10 minutes on medium speed until it becomes smooth, elastic, and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
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Developing gluten sufficiently is key to achieving a light and airy bread texture.

3
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
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Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
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For a warmer environment, place the covered bowl in a slightly warm (but off) oven with the light on.
4
Gently deflate the risen dough, shape it into an oval or rectangular loaf, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Generously top with the extra shredded cheddar and jalapeno slices.
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Gently deflate the risen dough, shape it into an oval or rectangular loaf, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Generously top with the extra shredded cheddar and jalapeno slices.
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Handle the dough gently to maintain the airy structure developed during the first rise.
5
Cover the shaped loaf loosely and let it proof for another 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Cover the shaped loaf loosely and let it proof for another 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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A fully baked loaf will have an internal temperature of 200-210°F (93-99°C) and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.