Sourdough Jack Bread Recipes

SAVORY PARTY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices into small pieces. Place cheese in cuts in bread., In a small bowl, mix butter, green onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Unwrap; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.

SOURDOUGH JACK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• With a sharp bread knife, cut bread in a grid-like (cross-hatch) pattern, taking care NOT to cut through the bottom crust.
• Insert cheese slices between each deep cut (about 2 dozen slices).
• Place melted butter, scallions, and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Stir to mix well. Make a blanket of aluminum foil large enough to totally encompass the bread. Place bread in the center of the foil. Drizzle butter mixture over bread and cheese.
• Wrap foil tightly around bread and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes; open foil and bake 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted.
• To serve, place unwrapped bread in a napkin-lined bread basket. Guests serve themselves by ripping pieces of cheese bread from the loaf.
• SUBSTITUTE: You can substitute a flavored artisan bread for the sour dough.

SOURDOUGH JACK

Steps:

• Just the usual. I set out the soudough adding an equal amount of water and I little more than the same amount of King Arthur All Purpose Flour. Beat up a bit by hand, cover the bowl with a shower cap and let it bubble away.