Jalapeno Cheese Bread for Bread Machine

Give me this bread with some wine and I'm a happy girl. It has just the right bite and coarse texture to it. It pairs nicely with anything from chili night to a cocktail party. Love it! These measurements call for a 1 lb. loaf.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄8 cup water
• 1  egg
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons  seeded and chopped  fresh jalapeno peppers (about 3 peppers) or 2  tablespoons  canned diced  jalapeno peppers
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons active dry yeast, for all bread machines

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in bread pan in order according to your bread machine.
2. Select Light Crust setting and press Start.
3. After baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cooling rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing if you can control yourself!