Jalapeno Cheddar Bread Supreme

Gerald Norman's Note:

Jalapeno lovers will crave this bread! I make it 2 or 3 times per week. My guests beg for the recipe, and yours will too!

• Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• 1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno (from jar)
• 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced or shredded
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup brine, from jalapeno pepper jar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Directions:

1. Add ingredients in order listed above.
2. Combine water and Jalapeno juice in glass measuring cup. Microwave on"high" for 1 minute (should be 110 degrees).
3. Use regular bread setting, medium crust, 1 1/2 lb loaf.

Reviews

[ShelJa]

Excellent recipe, great flavor. I used cubes of sharp cheddar and fresh jalapeno and baked in oven. Definitely worth trying.

[Mrs.Amato]

The most fantastic bread I have ever made. My dh ate the whole loaf in one sitting and forbade me from ever making it again! I took that as the highest compliment to Gerald. I am making more right now, but will shape it into buns to put pulled pork on. Yum, yum. This bread is light and airy with just the right zing. Well done!

[Z,G,L's mom]

This bread is awesome! I made it to serve with chili and it really hit the spot. I was a little nervous about the jalapenos plus the brine but it wasn't too spicy. I also used extra sharp cheddar and I thought it could've stood a little more cheese. DH ate 4 slices! What better testimonial is there?