Vegan Jalapeño Cheese Artisan Bread Recipe
A step-by-step guide to making a delicious, dairy-free, and spicy artisan bread featuring gooey vegan cheese and fresh jalapeños.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Bread flour Unbleached or all-purpose
- 1.5 tsp Salt Fine sea salt preferred
- 1 tbsp Sugar Optional for slight sweetness
- 1 packet Instant dry yeast
- 1.25 cups Warm water About 120°F–130°F
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For richness
- 1.5 cups Vegan cheddar Shredded for gooey texture
- 2 medium Jalapeños Diced, seeds adjusted for heat
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm water (120°F - 130°F)
- Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl
- Add activated yeast mixture and olive oil
- Stir until sticky dough forms
- Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic
- Place in greased bowl and let rise 1 hour
- Punch down dough and fold in diced jalapeños and vegan cheese
- Shape loaf and let rise 30-45 minutes
- Preheat oven to 450°F with Dutch oven inside
- Transfer dough to hot Dutch oven using parchment paper
- Score top of loaf
- Bake covered 30 minutes
- Remove lid and bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown
- Cool completely on wire rack
Notes
- Spice level can be adjusted by controlling jalapeño seeds
- Can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days
- Suitable for freezing
- Can be made gluten-free using appropriate flour blend and xanthan gum