Description
Enjoy the delightful aroma and flavor of Sourdough Jalapeño Cheddar Artisan Bread, featuring creamy cheddar and zesty jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water (240g)
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (120g)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (11g)
- 3 cups flour (425g)
- 1 cup jalapeños, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Mix the water and sourdough starter until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Perform 3 sets of stretch and folds every 30 minutes, pulling each corner of the dough into the center.
- During the last stretch and fold, add 1/4 of the jalapeños and cheddar, mixing well.
- Continue adding the remaining jalapeños and cheese in quarters with each stretch and fold.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 4-5 hours at room temperature.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it.
- Line a banneton basket with a tea towel and place the dough seam side up.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Remove the Dutch oven, and turn the bread dough onto parchment paper.
- Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
- Lift the dough into the Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use a serrated knife for slicing. The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg