Description
Green Chili Cheese Bread is an irresistible treat that combines the flavors of cheese and green chilis in a delightful bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups room temperature water
- 1 ½ cups Monterrey cheese or cheddar
- 1 (4 ounce) can green chilis
Instructions
- Read instructions all the way through before starting.
- Add the dry ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and mix.
- Add the wet ingredients, including the juice from the green chilis, and mix for about a minute.
- Cover with saran wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 10-18 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F and heat the dutch oven for 30-45 minutes.
- Flour your surface generously, pull out the bread dough, and gently shape it into a ball.
- Place the shaped dough on a piece of parchment paper.
- Transfer the dough using the parchment paper to the hot dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully lift the parchment out to get the loaf from the dutch oven and place it on a cooling rack.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- The green chilis can be chosen based on your preference for mild or hot.
- It’s important to let the bread cool before slicing to ensure the inside sets properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg