JALAPEÑO CHEESE BREAD RECIPE

-1 1/4 cup warm water -1 packet of instant yeast -1 tbsp sugar -1/3 cup olive oil -1/2 tsp salt -2 tsp garlic powder -1 tsp dried basil -1/2 tsp dried oregano -2 cups cheddar cheese, grated -3/4 cup pickled jalapeños -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour -1/4 cup Italian dressing

Add sugar to activated yeast and stir. Then add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Add 3 cups of the flour and stir just until combined.

Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour onto a cutting board and turn the dough out onto it. Add an additional 1/4 cup to to the top of the dough and pat with your hands. Knead until smooth. Clean out your mixing bowl and coat with olive oil.

Place dough back in bowl, cover with a clean dishtowel, place on counter and let rise for 1 hour.

Line a small (9 x 13) rimmed baking sheet with parchment, coat with oil. Press dough gently into the pan. Cover with a clean towel and let rise again for 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425˚. Gently press your fingertips into the dough to make little craters all over. Brush with dressing. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, top with jalapeños, pressing them gently into the top of the dough.

Bake for 35 minutes in the center of the oven. Allow to cool 15-20 minutes before serving. This bread makes an amazing sandwich!

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