Jalapeno Cheese Herb Bread |
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe comes from a regional magazine. Ingredients:
1 package active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water |
3/4 cup milk, scalded |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 tablespoons shortening |
3/4 cup canned jalapeno pepper, drained |
3/4 cup shredded cheese, divided |
1 beaten egg |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 teaspoon ground sage |
3 -3 1/2 cups sifted flour, divided |
Directions:
1. Proof yeast in warm water.
2. In another bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
3. Allow to cool until lukewarm.
4. Add yeast and mix well.
5. Add peppers, 1/2 c cheese, egg, nutmeg, sage, and 2 c flour.
6. Beat until smooth.
7. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
8. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
9. This should take about 8 minutes.
10. Place in a greased bowl and turn to grease the top.
11. Cover and let rise until the dough doubles.
12. This should take about 1 1/2 hours.
13. Punch down and cover.
14. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.
15. Shape in a round loaf and put the dough in a greased 8-9 pie plate.
16. Cover and let rise until the dough doubles again.
17. This should take about 1 hour.
18. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
19. Place the remaining cheese on top and bake until the cheese melts and bread is done (about 15 minutes).
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