Jalapeño Cheddar No-Knead Bread

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This Jalapeño Cheddar No-Knead Bread recipe produces a savory loaf with just a hint of spice! Try it with soup, sandwiches, and more.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Additional Time8 30

Total Time9 30

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Author: Jamie Sherman

Mix together the flour, salt, yeast, cheese, and jalapeños in a large bowl until mixed.
Pour the warm water over the flour mixture and use a spoon or rubber spatula to stir until the dough forms a ball. The dough will be wet and sticky to the touch.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place for at least 8 hours, up to 18 hours, or until the dough rises and flattens at the top with bubbles.
Heat the oven to 450°F.
Once the oven is preheated, place a 4-quart or larger Dutch oven with the cover on in the oven for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, flour a sheet of parchment paper. Punch the dough down and transfer the dough to the parchment paper with clean, floured hands. Shape the dough into a ball.
Lightly sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and place some plastic wrap on top. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Remove the Dutch oven from the oven. Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the dough ball and transfer the dough with the parchment wrap beneath it into the Dutch oven.
Gently sprinkle the 1/3-cup of cheese over the top of the loaf and press the jalapeno slices onto the top.
Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown on top.
Cool slightly before serving.

To store the bread, wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze the bread for up to three months. To reheat the bread, simply wrap it in foil and warm it in the oven for a few minutes.
If you're new to baking bread, no-knead bread is a great place to start. It requires minimal effort and produces a delicious result.
If your baking vessel doesn’t have a lid, use a baking sheet over the top to trap the steam.
When making Jalapeño Cheddar No-Knead Bread, it's important to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Choose ripe jalapeños and high-quality cheddar cheese for the best results. You can also adjust the amount of jalapeño used in the recipe to suit your personal taste preferences.
This recipe produces a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or used in a variety of recipes. Try using it to make grilled cheese sandwiches, toast it for breakfast, or serve it alongside your favorite soup or chili.
This recipe can also be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. Keep in mind that the texture and rise of the bread may be slightly different than the traditional recipe.