Wisconsin-Cheddar Jalapeno Bread

"This can easily be halved if you only want to bake 1 loaf."
 
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photo by Susie D photo by Susie D
photo by Susie D
photo by Susie D photo by Susie D
Ready In:
3hrs 45mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
2 loaves
Serves:
24
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a small bowl, stir yeast, sugar, and warm water.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, salt and Tabasco.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk until it is 120°F to 130°F.
  • Stir milk into flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • Set aside 1 tablespoon of the beaten egg to brush on dough later.
  • Add remaining eggs to flour mixture; stir until it makes a soft dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic, kneading in the remaining 3/4 cup flour.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and place in a large, greased bowl, turning dough over to grease the top.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Grease two large cookie sheets.
  • Punch down dough and divide it in half.
  • Shape each half of dough into a ball and palce the balls on the cookie sheets.
  • Cover with towels and let rise in a warm place until doubledd, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Brush the loaves with the reserved beaten egg.
  • Bake loaves about 45 minutes or until they sound hollow when lightly tapped.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

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Reviews

  1. This is just about my favorite bread of all time and have been making it for years. I use pickled jalapenos as well as fresh ones, if I have them, but generally use about a 1 cup and skip the Tabasco. I also bake in loaf pans. It makes excellent toast and the yummiest grilled ham and cheese sandwiches you'll ever eat. For my preference, the extra sharp cheese is a must.
     
  2. This jalapeno cheddar bread was excellent and very easy to make. This will definately be one that I will make all the time. I give this five stars and two thumbs up!!! ...CH
     
  3. Great flavor in this bread. I reduced the recipe in half & used this in my bread machine. I need to work on the ratio as it was too much and rose over the top when baking and I have the largest size. I will more than likely just use the dough cycle next time and bake in the oven. I also subbed cayenne for the tabasco (1/4 t.) and used a mixture of red and green jalapenos for color. The bread has a wonderful cheesy and not overwhelmingly hot flavor. I was very happy with the results.
     
  4. I adjusted the recipe just abit: I used mild cheddar instead of the extra-sharp, added 2 small fresh Habanaro's minced, and instead of the Tabasco sauce I used "Red Pit Bull" Sauce (tobasco/chili pepper sauce). And baked them in the small individual loaf pans. It came out wonderful.
     
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I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7. I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.
 
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