Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 40 mins | Additional time: 1 hr | Total time: 2 hrs | Yield: 1 LOAF
This is an impressive loaf of jalapeno cheese that is great to serve on its own or as a side dish to just about any meal. An amazing homemade bread that is loaded with fresh jalapeno and cheddar cheese. It is a must-try and highly praised!
INGREDIENTS :
BREAD:
- 1 egg
- 2 and 1/2 c. flour
- 1/4 c. milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 packet (2 and 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic salt
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: To the bowl of a stand mixer, add 2 c of flour and salt.
Step 2: Heat the water, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Make sure that the temperature of the mixture is between 110 to 115 degrees. Then, stir in the sugar and yeast. Allow the mixture to stand for around 10 minutes or until the yeast is frothy.
Step 3: To the flour in the mixer, add the yeast mixture and stir in the egg. Mix well using the dough hook. Next, slowly add the rest of the half cup of flour until you have a soft dough that gathers in the middle of the bowl.
Step 4: Onto a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out, and knead for a couple of minutes. Allow the dough to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then, roll the dough using a rolling pin into a 10 x 14-inch triangle.
Step 5: Next, sprinkle the dough with the garlic salt, minced jalapenos, and grated cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Roll the dough starting from the long end into a tight log. Slice the log in half vertically with a sharp knife, beginning a couple of inches below the upper edge. At this point, you should have two ropes of dough that are connected at the top.
Step 6: Start rotating the two ropes gently outward. This way the cut side is facing up and the filling is exposed. Put one rope of dough on top of the other and repeat until you reached the end of the log. Into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, carefully place the loaf.
Step 7: Tent and allow the dough to rise for about an hour in a warm place until doubled in size.
Step 8: In the meantime, prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 9: After an hour, place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 to 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. To prevent over-browning, tent the loaf with foil in the last 20 minutes of baking.
NUTRITION FACTS:
YIELD: 12 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 179 | TOTAL FAT: 11g | SATURATED FAT: 6g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 4g | CHOLESTEROL: 46mg | SODIUM: 556mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 13g | FIBER: 0g | SUGAR: 3g | PROTEIN: 7g
