Jalapeno Cheese Bread

Originally uploaded by msroest.

Jalapeno Cheese Bread

• 500g Bread Flour
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp instant yeat
• 300 ml luke warm water
• 250g Swiss Cheese (ementhal/gruyere)
• 100g Pickled Jalapeno Slices

Combine flour,salt,yeast in the workbowl of a mixer or food processor. Add the water slowly until a dough ball forms. Knead dough until a small piece window panes. Cut the cheese into 1cm cubes and knead into the dough. Roughly chop the jalapeno slices and knead them into dough until well integrated.

Place the dough in a ungreased bowl, cover with saran wrap allow to rise for 1.5 – 2 hours. Once risen seperate into 2 pieces cover lightly and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes. Form each piece into a tight ball, and allow to proof for 30-45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 475 F, with a baking stone inside.

Put the loaves onto the baking stone, and spray the inside of the oven with water and reduce the temperature to 450. Bake 40 minutes or until the crust is dark brown.

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