Jalapeno Cheese Herb Bread
This recipe comes from a regional magazine.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1package active dry yeast
- 1⁄4cup warm water
- 3⁄4
- 2tablespoons sugar
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons salt
- 2tablespoons shortening
- 3⁄4cup canned jalapeno pepper, drained
- 3⁄4
- 1beaten egg
- 1⁄2teaspoon nutmeg
- 1teaspoon ground sage
- 3 - 3 1⁄2
DIRECTIONS
- Proof yeast in warm water.
- In another bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
- Allow to cool until lukewarm.
- Add yeast and mix well.
- Add peppers, 1/2 c cheese, egg, nutmeg, sage, and 2 c flour.
- Beat until smooth.
- Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- This should take about 8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl and turn to grease the top.
- Cover and let rise until the dough doubles.
- This should take about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down and cover.
- Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Shape in a round loaf and put the dough in a greased 8-9" pie plate.
- Cover and let rise until the dough doubles again.
- This should take about 1 hour.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
- Place the remaining cheese on top and bake until the cheese melts and bread is done (about 15 minutes).