By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 23, 2021
Made from scratch, this jalapeno bread is cooked in the Dutch oven for one delicious bite. Made with cheese, bacon and jalapenos, this savory bread is the real deal!
Dutch Oven Jalapeno Bread Recipe
There’s nothing quite like homemade bread , and when filled with bacon, jalapeno and cheese, you can’t go wrong!
Simple to make, this soft and fluffy bread is delicious by itself, or great to serve with a bowl of hot soup or chili .
Cheesy and smokey, with just the right amount of spice, this recipe is a keeper!
Be sure to try my buttermilk spoon bread and beer bread recipes too!
Why You’ll Love this Jalapeno Bread Recipe:
- EASY: This is a super simple and foolproof bread recipe. If you haven’t made bread before, this is a great one to start with!
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You don’t need any fancy ingredients for this recipe, and I’m guessing you’ll have a lot of stuff to hand already.
- DELICIOUS : This is no ordinary bread recipe. It’s so full of flavor, it’s a real treat!
How to Make Dutch Oven Jalapeno Bread
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- Combine the flour with the cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and seasonings.
- Whisk together the warm water and yeast and mix into the flour.
- Fold the dough and let rise.
- Repeat the folding and let rise again.
- Brush the dough with beaten egg.
- Place in a hot Dutch oven and bake.
Why make bread in a Dutch oven?
Cooking bread in a Dutch oven helps to trap the steam. This keeps the crust soft and creates a light and fluffy loaf that is full of texture.
How long does it keep?
This homemade bread will keep well for around 4 days. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for the best results. You can increase the shelf life by 2 or 3 days by storing it in the fridge.
Can you freeze it?
Yes! Once your bread has fully cooled, wrap it in plastic wrap or foil. It will keep well for up to 6 months. Defrost the bread at room temperature to serve.
When defrosting, it’s best to place the bread on a cooling rack so air can circulate all around.
Tips!
- Don’t skip the rises. You need to allow time for your dough to rise so that it’s light and fluffy.
- Preheat your Dutch oven so that it’s hot when you place in the dough. This will help to create steam quickly and your bread will bake evenly.
This Dutch oven jalapeno bread is all kinds of amazing! It’s so soft and fluffy and the flavors are amazing. Be sure to enjoy it with lots of butter and a piping hot bowl of your favorite soup.
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If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3½ cups bread flour 420 grams
- ▢ 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 339 grams, divided
- ▢ 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
- ▢ 1 cup cooked chopped bacon 4 slices
- ▢ 1 tablespoon sea salt 9 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 6 grams
- ▢ 2 cups water 454 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- ▢ 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
- ▢ 1 jalapeño sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Add the flour, 2 cups cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, bacon, salt, pepper, and paprika to a large bowl and mix to combine. 3½ cups bread flour, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 2 jalapeños, 1 cup cooked chopped bacon, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- In a separate bowl, whisk the warm water and yeast together. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and stir together. Fold the dough from the outside edges into the center and turn the bowl, continuing to fold the dough as you turn for full 2 rotations. Put a towel over the bowl and let rise for 1 hour. 2 cups water, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- Repeat the same folding method in step 2, folding in for 2 rotations. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rises, place the dutch oven into the oven and preheat to 450°F.
- Turn the dough out of the bowl and onto a lightly floured cutting board. Flip over and fold the corners of the dough towards the center, complete 2 full rotations then flip it over and onto a sheet of parchment paper.
- Add whisked egg and 1 tbsp water to a small bowl, brush the dough with the egg wash. Add remaining cheddar cheese and jalapeno slices throughout the top of the dough. 1 large egg, 1 jalapeño
- Carefully score the top of the dough using a sharp knife.
- Remove the dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and place into the dutch oven. Close the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Let the bread cool with the lid off of the dutch oven for 10 minutes. Then remove bread from dutch oven. Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and enjoy!
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Dutch Oven
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t skip the rises. You need to allow time for your dough to rise so that it’s light and fluffy.
- Preheat your Dutch oven so that it’s hot when you place in the dough. This will help to create steam quickly and your bread will bake evenly.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Dutch Oven Jalapeno Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 3½ cups bread flour 420 grams
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 339 grams, divided
- 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
- 1 cup cooked chopped bacon 4 slices
- 1 tablespoon sea salt 9 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 grams
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 6 grams
- 2 cups water 454 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
- 1 large egg 50 grams, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 jalapeño sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Add the flour, 2 cups cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, bacon, salt, pepper, and paprika to a large bowl and mix to combine. 3½ cups bread flour, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 2 jalapeños, 1 cup cooked chopped bacon, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- In a separate bowl, whisk the warm water and yeast together. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and stir together. Fold the dough from the outside edges into the center and turn the bowl, continuing to fold the dough as you turn for full 2 rotations. Put a towel over the bowl and let rise for 1 hour. 2 cups water, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- Repeat the same folding method in step 2, folding in for 2 rotations. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rises, place the dutch oven into the oven and preheat to 450°F.
- Turn the dough out of the bowl and onto a lightly floured cutting board. Flip over and fold the corners of the dough towards the center, complete 2 full rotations then flip it over and onto a sheet of parchment paper.
- Add whisked egg and 1 tbsp water to a small bowl, brush the dough with the egg wash. Add remaining cheddar cheese and jalapeno slices throughout the top of the dough. 1 large egg, 1 jalapeño
- Carefully score the top of the dough using a sharp knife.
- Remove the dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and place into the dutch oven. Close the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Let the bread cool with the lid off of the dutch oven for 10 minutes. Then remove bread from dutch oven. Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t skip the rises. You need to allow time for your dough to rise so that it’s light and fluffy.
- Preheat your Dutch oven so that it’s hot when you place in the dough. This will help to create steam quickly and your bread will bake evenly.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
