Jalapeño-Cheese Braids Recipe

Name: Jalapeño-Cheese Braids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups bread flour, divided; 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1 cup milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and divided; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Servings: persons

5 cups bread flour, divided
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and divided
3/4 cup (3 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1
Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2
Combine water, milk, and 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; heat until butter melts. Remove from heat, and cool to 120u00b0 to 130u00b0. Gradually add hot liquids to flour mixture, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer. Beat 2 minutes. Add egg; beat 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese and 3/4 cup peppers. Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3
Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface; add cubed cheese, and knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes). Place in a well-greased bowl.
4
Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 40 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape each portion into 3 ropes; place ropes on a lightly greased large baking sheet. (You can bake loaves on 1 large baking sheet or on 2 smaller pans, if necessary.) Braid ropes, pinching ends under. Place remaining 1/4 cup peppers between ropes. Cover and let rise in a warm place 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Brush loaves gently with melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan immediately. Cool on wire racks.

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups bread flour, divided, 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Jalapeño-Cheese Braids falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jalapeño-Cheese Braids

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