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Cheddar Jalapeno Sourdough Loaf

Prep Time 15 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Tea Towel
  • Proofing Bowl/Banneton
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sharp Knife or Bread Scorer
  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 90 g bubbly sourdough starter
  • 385 g warm water
  • 520 g all-purpose flour
  • 8-10 g salt
  • lb medium cheddar cheese
  • 1 jalapeño

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix 90g of sourdough starter with 385g of warm water until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, combine 520g of flour and 8-10g of salt.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. The dough should be slightly sticky.
  • Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Perform a series of stretch and folds, resting the dough for 30 minutes between each set, until it becomes more rigid and shaped.
  • After the final fold, let the dough rest and rise in a warm spot for 8-12 hours, covered with a warm, damp towel.
  • Cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes and dice the jalapeño.
  • Sprinkle the cheese cubes and diced jalapeño onto the dough and incorporate them by folding the dough onto itself.
  • Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a towel, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside to heat.
  • Shape the chilled dough, place it on parchment paper, and score the top with a sharp knife.
  • Carefully transfer the dough with parchment paper into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Keyword Cheddar, Jalapeno, Sourdough