Bread Machine Jalapeño Cheese Bread

5 from 1 vote

Bread Machine Jalapeño Cheese Bread

The most tender, fluffy and soft Jalapeño Cheese Bread recipe for the bread maker! It's made with savory cotija cheese and a mix of fresh and jarred jalapeños. This bread is one of the best snacking and sandwich bread recipes you'll make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: bread maker jalapeno cheese bread, jalapeno cheese bread in bread machine, jalapeno cheese bread machine

Servings:

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

bread machine
bread knife
bread storage bags
wire cooling rack

Ingredients

1 cup warm water approximately 110°F
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten optional
1 ½ tsp yeast instant, active dry, or bread maker
1 cup diced jalapeños fresh or jarred
1 cup cotija cheese crumbles

Instructions

Add all the ingredients except for jalapeños and cotija cheese to the bread maker pan in the order listed (for Cuisinart machines*). If baking in the bread machine, select the basic/white bread setting, choose the 1.5 pound loaf size and your prefered crust color. If baking in the oven, select the dough setting and 1.5 pound loaf size. Turn on the mix-in function.
*For other bread machine brands refer to the instruction manual for the correct order to add ingredients.
When the mix in signal chimes, add jalapeños cotija cheese, reserving a small amount of each for topping. Use a spatula to help knead the mix-ins into the dough if necessary. If dough becomes too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until a tacky and soft dough ball forms.
If baking in the oven, remove the dough from the bread pan when the cycle is finished. Punch dough down a few times and reshape into a ball. Place on a baking sheet and cover with a heavy towel. Put in a warm place and let rise for 30-40 minutes until doubled in size. Gently brush the top of the dough with milk or egg white being careful not to deflate the dough. Gently top with reserved jalapeños and cotija cheese. Bake at 350℉ for 40-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 190℉.
Remove bread from the machine or oven when done. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

For non-Cuisinart machines, put in the ingredients in the order suggested by your machine's instructions.

Storing: Allow homemade bread to cool completely on a wire rack before packaging to store. Slice the bread and keep it in a cool dark place, such as a bread box or cloth bread bag, for up to 3 days. Homemade bread can also be frozen. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and put in a freezer safe storage bag. Freeze for up to 6 months.

Tip: Watch your dough while it kneads. Depending on external conditions, brand of ingredients and other factors, you may need to add more flour or liquid. The dough ball should be springy when poked and easily peel off the sides of the bread pan to make a smooth ball. If it's sticking to the pan, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is crumbly, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time.

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