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Jalapeño White Cheddar No Knead Bread

A rustic loaf that combines spicy jalapeños and melted white cheddar cheese, made effortlessly without kneading.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3.25 cups 3-1/4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons 2-1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1-1/2 tsp salt
Cheese and Jalapeños
  • 2.33 cups 2-1/3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (divided) Reserve 1/3 cup for topping
  • 2 2 jalapeños (divided) One finely diced, the other sliced into rounds
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups 1-1/2 cups warm water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, 2 cups of the white cheddar, and the diced jalapeño.
  2. Drizzle in the warm water and stir with a large fork until combined. It will look shaggy.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for 12-24 hours in a non-drafty place.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with the Dutch oven and lid inside for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it into a rough round without punching all the air out.
  3. Sprinkle the reserved 1/3 cup of white cheddar over the top and tuck it in gently.
  4. Transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, pressing the sliced jalapeño rounds on top for decoration.
  5. Cover and bake for 25–30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the crust is deep golden and crisp.
  6. Remove the loaf and cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve slices warm or at room temperature. For a healthy serving, pair with vegetable soup or a salad.