Cheddar Jalapeño Sourdough Bread

Cheesy, spicy, soft, and one of my little home bakery's best sellers

Cheesy, spicy, soft, and utterly irresistible — this cheddar jalapeño sourdough has been one of the most loved loaves from my home bakery. It’s the kind of bread that disappears at breakfast, lunch, or dinner (and yes, even as a late-night snack). Baked using my viral Two Pan Method — no Dutch oven needed — this loaf packs bold flavor and cozy comfort in every bite.

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Equipment Needed

• Mixer (use code Maria to get $20 off and free shipping)

• Scale or cups and tablespoons set

• Large bowl

• Loaf Pans

• Parchment paper

• Food thermometer

• Silicon oven gloves (use code Maria15 to get 15% off)

Ingredients To Feed Your Sourdough Starter

• 7 grams (1 ½ teaspoons) of sourdough starter at peak

  • You can buy some of mine here

• 42 grams (3 tablespoons) of filtered water - room temperature

• 42 grams (⅓ cup) of bread flour

Ingredients For The Dough

• 90 grams (½ cup) active sourdough starter (19%)

• 328 grams (1 ⅓ cups + 1 tablespoon) water (70%)

• 472 grams (3 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour (100%)

• 9 grams (1 ½ teaspoons) salt (2%)

Inclusions

• 2–3 sliced jalapeño peppers (seeds and all)

• 150 grams (1 ½ cups, shredded) cheddar cheese

Instructions

Mix starter, water, flour, and salt into shaggy dough. Rest 30 min.
Do 3–4 coil folds every 30 min.
Finish bulk ferment.
Pre-shape, rest 30 min, then shape with cheddar + jalapeños inside.
Place seam-side down in loaf pan. Counter proof or cold proof.
Preheat oven to 500°F, score, bake 30 min covered + 15 min uncovered
Cool 4 hrs before slicing.

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