You'll Need:

✅ 100g active sourdough starter

✅ 400g warm water

✅ 500g bread flour

✅ 10g sea salt

✅ 150g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

✅ 2–3 jalapeños, diced

Quick Method:

1️⃣ Mix starter and warm water until cloudy.

2️⃣ Add flour and salt. Mix until no dry flour remains.

3️⃣ Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

4️⃣ Do 4 sets of stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes.

5️⃣ During the first fold, add the cheddar and jalapeños.

6️⃣ Shape into a tight round loaf.

7️⃣ Place in a floured banneton or bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Bake:

🔥 Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C)

🔥 Preheat Dutch oven for 30 minutes

🔥 Score the loaf.

🔥 Bake:

• 28 minutes covered
• 10–12 minutes uncovered

🔥 Cool before slicing (or burn your fingers trying 😅)

Baker's Warning:

This bread has a 97% chance of causing someone to stand in the kitchen saying:

"I'm just cutting one more slice."

Twenty minutes later the loaf is gone. 🌶️🧀😂

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