Ingredients
Directions 9 steps | 110 Minutes
Prepare the sourdough starter. In a small bowl, combine the bread flour, water and active yeast. Cover the bowl, and allow the mixture to bubble over two to three days, each day adding ½ cup more flour and water.
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Prepare the sourdough starter.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897226/recipes/DSCF3585_6570e40945978.jpg)
Prepare the jalapeno cheddar bread dough. On the baking day, oil a Dutch oven with olive oil. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, yeast, water and bread flour. Mix until well combined.
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Prepare the jalapeno cheddar bread dough.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897295/recipes/DSCF3594_6570e44ed4d1a.jpg)
Switch to the dough hook and allow the mixer to knead the dough for 5-7 minutes. Alternatively, transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Switch to the dough hook and allow the mixer to knead the dough for 5-7 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897492/recipes/DSCF3595_6570e513de914.jpg)
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead by hand for 1-2 minutes then place the dough into the prepared Dutch oven. Cover, and let the dough rise for about an hour.
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Transfer the dough to a floured work surface.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897506/recipes/DSCF3597_6570e521c72d5.jpg)
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Return the dough to the floured work surface, and knead in most of the cheddar cheese and most of the jalapenos (save a generous handful of each for decoration).
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Preheat the oven to 450°F.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897528/recipes/DSCF3601_6570e53807250.jpg)
Shape the dough into a round ball (or "boule" in French) on a freshly floured work surface. Use scissors to cut a vent in the top in the shape of an “X” or “V.”
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Shape the dough into a round ball (or "boule" in French) on a freshly floured work surface.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897556/recipes/DSCF3605_6570e553345f8.jpg)
Return the dough to the Dutch oven on parchment paper. Cover with a lid and bake for 20 minutes.
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Return the dough to the Dutch oven on parchment paper.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897573/recipes/DSCF3606_6570e564d0088.jpg)
Remove the lid. Add the remaining cheese, jalapenos and scallions. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped with a wooden spoon and is golden brown on the crust.
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Remove the lid.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897590/recipes/DSCF3615_6570e57532989.jpg)
Let the bread cool completely, around 2 hours before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
![Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Bread Recipe: Let the bread cool completely, around 2 hours before slicing and serving.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701897629/recipes/DSCF3625_6570e59c40c58.jpg)
Notes:
- Begin your sourdough starter a few days before your baking day to allow the sour flavor to develop. It's worth the prep time.
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