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Jalapeno Cheese Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sourdough starter
  • 1 pkg rapid rise yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp Baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 jalapenos deveined and diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2½ - 3 cups all purpose flour
  • Egg Wash
  • Butter

Instructions

  • Whisk the sourdough starter well, it should be like a slightly thicker pancake batter- adjust the flour or water amount to achieve consistency.
  • Whisk together the starter, yeast and sugar. Let set 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the oil, baking powder and salt. Stir in the jalapenos, onion and garlic. Stir in the cheeses.
  • Slowly stir in the flour to a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead a few minutes until the dough is no longer sticky and holds its shape.
  • Divide into 2 loaves and place in buttered loaf pans or in Dutch oven(s) with tinfoil (as shown in video). Let rise in a warm place for about 30 - 40 minutes.
  • Brush with an egg wash and cook at 375 degrees F for about 35 - 45 minutes and golden brown and firm to the touch or cook outdoors slowly with light coals.
  • Before serving brush with melted butter. Serve warm or at room temperature.