Description
A delightful no-knead bread recipe that combines the warmth of freshly baked bread with a spicy kick from jalapeños and the rich flavor of cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Pour in the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. It should be sticky and wet.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours, until it has doubled in size and bubbles have formed on the surface.
- After the dough has risen, lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. With floured hands, gently shape the dough into a round loaf. Be careful not to deflate it too much.
- Place the shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise for an additional 1 to 2 hours, or until it has puffed up.
- About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven (with the lid) inside the oven to heat up.
- Once the oven is preheated, carefully remove the hot Dutch oven. Lift the parchment paper with the dough and place it inside the Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and has a deep mahogany color.
- Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven using the parchment paper. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Store any leftover bread in a paper bag at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer.
- To reheat, simply place slices in a toaster or warm them in the oven.
- Prep Time: 12-18 hours
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: No Knead, Jalapeño, Cheddar, Bread, Recipe