Easy Jalapeño Cheddar Bread Recipe for Homemade Perfection
A quick and easy homemade bread recipe with a zesty kick of jalapeños and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 2 teaspoons (10g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (30g) diced jalapeños
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon (15g) of baking powder, 1 teaspoon (5g) of salt, and 2 teaspoons (10g) of sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) of milk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup (60g) of melted unsalted butter until well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup (120g) of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup (30g) of diced jalapeños. Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle extra cheese and jalapeño slices on top for garnish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Slice and serve warm!
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by removing jalapeño seeds or using fewer jalapeños.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for better texture.’, ‘Cover the bread with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if the top browns too quickly.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 8
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