Jalapeno cheddar sourdough

Here’s a Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread recipe with bold flavor, chewy texture, and crusty edges. It’s a classic sourdough base enhanced with spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese.

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🌶️ Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread

🥖 Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 500g bread flour (or all-purpose)

• 350g water (room temp)

• 100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)

• 10g salt

For the Add-ins:

• 100g sharp cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)

• 1–2 fresh jalapeños, sliced thin (adjust to taste)

  • Optional: remove seeds for less heat

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⏱️ Timeline Overview

1. Morning (8 AM): Mix and autolyse

2. Morning-midday (9 AM–2 PM): Stretch & folds + bulk fermentation

3. Afternoon (3 PM): Shape and refrigerate

4. Next Morning (8 AM): Bake

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🔪 Instructions

1. Mix & Autolyse (8 AM)

• Mix 500g flour and 350g water until just combined.

• Cover and rest 30–45 minutes.

2. Add Starter and Salt (9 AM)

• Add 100g active sourdough starter.

• Mix thoroughly using the pinch and fold method.

• Add 10g salt and mix again.

3. Bulk Fermentation + Stretch & Folds (9:30 AM–2 PM)

• Over 4–5 hours, perform 4 sets of stretch & folds every 30 minutes:

  1. Gently stretch one side of the dough up and fold over.

  2. Rotate the bowl and repeat 3 more times (4 sides total).

✅ Add-ins: After the 2nd set of folds, gently incorporate:

• Jalapeño slices and cheddar cubes.

• Fold the dough over them to evenly distribute.

4. Pre-shape & Bench Rest (2–3 PM)

• Lightly flour the surface.

• Turn out the dough, pre-shape into a round.

• Rest uncovered for 20–30 minutes.

5. Final Shape & Cold Proof (3–4 PM)

• Shape into a tight round or batard.

• Place seam-side up into a floured proofing basket.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight (8–16 hours).

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🔥 Bake (Next Morning)

1. Preheat Oven: 475°F (245°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 45 minutes.

2. Score: Remove dough from fridge, score top with a razor or sharp knife.

3. Bake Covered: 20 minutes covered.

4. Bake Uncovered: 20–25 minutes uncovered, until golden brown.

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🧀 Notes & Tips

• Cheddar: Use aged cheddar for flavor, or mix in pepper jack.

• Jalapeños: Roasted or pickled jalapeños also work well.

• Steam Alternative: If not using a Dutch oven, add a tray of boiling water to the oven to create steam.