CHEESY JALAPENO BREAD

Cheesy Jalapeno Bread image

Provided by Karla Everett

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c warm water (hot to touch but not scalding)
1 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp sea salt
6 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 can(s) sliced jalapeno peppers (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 c cubed cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. In a large metal or glass bowl combine all the ingredients , just until all the flour is moistened , DO NOT KNEAD. The dough will be moist and sticky.
2. Cover bowl with a moist kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm area for 2 hours to rise the dough. ( I put mine in an off oven with the light on )
3. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces for loafs.
4. If your only baking one loaf , Place the other section in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
5. Place one section of the dough in a heavily floured bowl and cover once again until the dough rises to doubles in size.
6. Pre-heat a large heavy dutch oven pan with the lid on in a 450° oven for at least 30 minutes.
7. Carefully remove the heated dutch oven from the oven and PLOP the dough in the pot , Cover and return the dutch oven back to the hot oven.
8. Bake @ 450° for 30 minutes ,when done baking ; Remove from the dutch oven and place bread on a wire rack and let cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.