Kittencals Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Bread Recipes

KITTENCAL'S JALAPEñO CHEDDAR CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer with a kneader blade.
• Proof yeast in water with 1 teaspoon sugar for 8-10 minutes, or until foamy.
• Heat milk in the microwave for about 50 seconds on HIGH.
• In the stainless steel bowl, add in 4 cups flour, chopped jalepenos, salt, sugar, egg, hot pepper sauce (if using) and warmed milk.
• After the yeast has proofed, add to the bowl and start kneading, adding in more flour as needed to create a soft smooth semi-sticky dough, keep kneading for about 8-10 minutes.
• Towards the end of the kneading add in the cubed cheddar cheese, and mix until combined (the dough can be removed from the bowl and you can add/mix in the cheese by hand if dresired).
• After the kneading, let the dough sit out on a board or counter top to rest, covered with a clean tea towel for 8-10 minutes.
• Gather up dough and knead gently for 30 seconds.
• Then place the dough in a well greased bowl, and let rise until doubled (about 1-1/2 hours or could take a little longer).
• Punch down dough and slice into two even pieces.
• Shape into two large balls, and place on a cookie/baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cover with a clean tea towel and rise again for another 1 hour or more until doubled.
• Brush tops with an egg white that has been mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water.
• Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese or sesame seeds.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25-35 minutes or until the crust is a dark golden brown.

DUTCH-OVEN JALAPEñO CHEDDAR BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, 2 cups (200 g) of cheddar cheese, the chopped jalapeños, and salt. Stir well.
• In a separate large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Pour the flour mixture on top of the water and use a silicone spatula to stir until the dough comes together.
• With the spatula, fold the dough around the edges of the bowl toward the center, rotating the bowl each time and folding a total of 8 times. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
• Using the spatula, fold the dough toward the center again 8 more times. Cover with the towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Add the Dutch oven and lid to the oven, and preheat to 450˚F (230˚C) for 30 minutes.
• Lightly flour a clean work surface and your hands. Carefully peel the dough out of the bowl and onto the floured surface. Flip over and carefully brush away excess flour. Fold the edges of the dough towards the center 8 times, then flip over the dough and transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
• Brush the top of the dough with the olive oil, so the cheese will stick. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50 g) of cheese on top. Use a sharp knife to score the bread with an "X", which will allow steam to escape. Arrange the jalapeño rings on top of the cheese.
• Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven and use the parchment to lift the bread into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for 20 more minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
• Carefully slide the bread out of the pot and onto a wire rack. Remove the parchment paper and let the bread cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
• Slice the bread and serve as desired.
• Enjoy!