Description
Jalapeño cheddar twist bread delivers a spicy, cheesy adventure in every slice. Homemade dough spirals with sharp cheddar and zesty jalapeños, creating a mouthwatering companion for soups, salads, or solo enjoyment that will make taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (470 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, minced
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) water
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Craft a foundational mixture by blending flour and salt inside a stand mixer bowl, creating a dry base for the bread’s structure.
- Gently warm dairy liquids and butter in a saucepan until thoroughly melted, ensuring temperature remains below 115°F to protect yeast sensitivity.
- Dissolve sugar and yeast into the warm liquid concoction, allowing the mixture to bloom and become frothy, indicating active fermentation.
- Incorporate the yeast liquid and egg into the flour mixture, using a dough hook to blend ingredients seamlessly while gradually introducing remaining flour until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, kneading methodically to develop gluten networks and achieve smooth elasticity.
- Meticulously roll the dough into a rectangular canvas, approximately 10×14 inches, creating a platform for flavor infusion.
- Strategically distribute garlic salt, finely chopped jalapeños, cheddar, and Parmesan across the dough’s surface, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Transform the rectangular canvas by tightly rolling from the longer edge, creating a cylindrical form.
- Carefully slice the rolled dough vertically, generating two distinct ropes, then intricately intertwine them to create a visually appealing twisted configuration.
- Position the twisted dough within a greased loaf pan, providing a nurturing environment for rising.
- Drape a clean kitchen towel over the pan, allowing the dough to expand and double in volume within a warm, draft-free space.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a consistent thermal environment for baking.
- Bake the bread until a golden-brown exterior develops and internal temperature indicates complete cooking, approximately 40-50 minutes.
- Rest the freshly baked bread momentarily, then liberate from the pan and slice to reveal the intricate jalapeño and cheese swirls.
Notes
- Careful twisting technique ensures beautiful bread presentation and even cheese distribution.
- Mixing cheeses adds complex flavor layers, balancing sharp cheddar with creamy Parmesan.
- Jalapeños provide unexpected heat, transforming traditional bread into exciting gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg