Jalapeño Cheese Bread

The most tender, fluffy and soft Jalapeño Cheese Bread recipe for the bread maker! I used a fresh jalapeño sparingly, but I certainly could have gone a bit more aggressive than I did as this was not that spicy.

When making Jalapeño Cheese Bread in a bread machine you don't have to worry about kneading the dough, rising time and more. This loaf turns out super tender and soft and is one of the best yeast breads I have made to date.

Here’s what you need:

For the jalapeno bread, you will need the following ingredients:

• Bread Flour

• Water

• Jalapenos

• Pepper jack cheese

• Active Yeast

• Sugar

• Salt

Prepping your ingredients:

All you need to do to prepare the ingredients for the bread machine is to mince the jalapenos and shred your cheese. The way you prepare your jalapenos will determine how spicy the bread comes out. If you want a bread that is milder, when you cut the peppers make sure to scoop out the pith (white parts) and seeds. If you prefer a bread with a little more spice, leave the pith and seeds inside.

Then place the jalapenos into a mincer, blender, or food processor. Make sure the jalapenos are minced enough that some juices are visible around them.

Then simply shred the cheese with a grater and you’re all set! Follow the directions for placing the ingredients in the bread machine below. Then you’re ready to make some delicious bread!

When the dough in the bread machine is finished with the dough cycle (around an hour and 30 minutes), you need to add jalapenos and cheese to the top! Take the leftover jalapenos and shredded cheese and sprinkle on top of the bread. This step is crucial for flavoring and helps the bread look oh so tasty when it is finished.

NOTE: When working with jalapenos PLEASE make sure you wash your hands thoroughly or wear gloves when touching the inside of the peppers. Try not to touch your face, especially not your eyes, because the juices from the peppers will burn and cause discomfort.

You can eat this bread toasted with avocado spread on top or just plain butter. You can cut it up and make homemade croutons for salads or soups, use it for chicken salad sandwiches or have with your breakfast. Be creative!

If you don’t have a bread machine you can still enjoy this bread by making by hand.

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a large spoon or spatula, leaving out the 1/3 of jalapenos and cheese for topping. When the dough is mostly mixed into a ball, cover it with a dish towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.

• After 30 minutes, place the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10-15 minutes. Or until the dough is smooth. Then place the dough in a large bowl and cover with a towel. Let the dough rise for 1.5-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. The dough will rise best in a warm location.

• After the dough had doubled, prepare two loaf pans with extra virgin olive oil spray. Take the dough and separate it into two pieces, then place into the pans. Place the jalapenos and shredded cheese on top of the breads as a topping. Then let the dough rise once again until doubled in size.

• After the dough has risen, bake on 375 for 30-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown on top and the cheese and jalapenos have slightly melted into the bread.

• Let the bread cool then slice and enjoy!

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