Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Introduction

There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm loaf of homemade bread fresh from the oven, especially when it’s packed with bold flavors. Jalapeño Cheddar Bread is one of those recipes that instantly fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma—sharp cheddar melting into the dough, with just the right kick of heat from fresh jalapeños. It’s the kind of bread you make once and then crave again and again. Perfect alongside soups, chili, or simply toasted with butter, this loaf strikes the perfect balance between cozy and exciting, familiar and just a little spicy.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 360 g all-purpose flour (3 cups / 12.7 oz)
• 12 g granulated sugar (1 tablespoon)
• 7 g instant yeast (2¼ teaspoons / 1 packet)
• 6 g salt (1 teaspoon)

Wet Ingredients

• 240 ml warm milk, about 43°C (1 cup)
• 30 ml olive oil or melted butter (2 tablespoons)

Add-Ins

• 150 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1½ cups / 5.3 oz)
• 2–3 fresh jalapeños, finely diced and seeds removed for mild heat (about 40 g / 1.4 oz)

Optional Topping

• 30 g extra shredded cheddar (¼ cup)
• Thin jalapeño slices for garnish

Directions