Recipes > Cheddar Jalapeno Country Loaf Find A Store Cheddar Jalapeño Country Loaf This delightfully savory Dutch oven boule delivers big on flavor. We used extra sharp white cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños, but any cheese can be easily substituted. Watch video below for scoring tips. Yield 1 boule Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsPoolish3/4 cup (95g) bread flour1/2 cup (120g) warm water (90°F/32°C to 100°F/38°C)2 tablespoons (16g) stone-ground whole wheat flour1/4 teaspoon (1g) Platinum YeastDough1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (285g) warm water, divided (110°F/43°C to 115°F/46°C)2 teaspoons (6g) Platinum Yeast ((remainder of package))1 teaspoon (4g) granulated sugar2 1/2 cups (318g) plus 2/3 cup (85g) bread flour, divided3/4 cup (94g) stone-ground whole wheat flour1 tablespoon (9g) kosher salt (see note 1)8 ounces (226g) shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese1/3 cup (48g) 1/4-inch-diced seeded jalapeño InstructionsFor poolish: In a medium bowl, stir together bread flour, ½ cup (120g) warm water, whole wheat flour, and yeast until thick and no dry bits of flour remain. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.For dough: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup (120g) warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.In the bowl of a stand mixer, place poolish. Add yeast mixture and remaining ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons (165g) warm water. Add 2 ½ cups (318g) bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Using the paddle attachment, beat at low speed until a rough dough forms, about 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes to let flour hydrate.Switch to the dough hook attachment. With mixer on low speed, gradually add remaining ⅔ cup (84g) bread flour, and beat until a soft, elastic dough forms and starts to pull away from sides of bowl, 14 to 16 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl and dough hook. Slowly add cheese and jalapeño, beating until combined, about 1 minute. (If needed for more even distribution, knead by hand in bowl 2 to 3 times.)Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using just your fingertips, gently press dough into a 9-inch square. Fold right third of dough over to center; fold left third over first fold. Cover with a kitchen towel, and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.Using just your fingertips, press dough into a 10×7-inch rectangle, flouring work surface as needed. Grab bottom edge, and gently stretch and fold bottom third over to center. Stretch right side out, and fold right third over to center; repeat with left side. Fold top third over previous folds. Roll loaf away from you, and using both hands, cup dough and pull it toward you to seal. Turn dough 90 degrees, and pull until a tight, smooth boule forms. Place, seam side up, in a banneton or a medium bowl lined with a kitchen towel heavily dusted with bread flour. Loosely cover dough with towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.Place a Dutch oven and lid in cold oven. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).Turn out dough onto a sheet of parchment paper lightly dusted with flour. Using a lame or razor blade at a 45-degree angle, score top of loaf no more than 1/4-inch deep. (See note 2)Carefully remove hot Dutch oven from oven; remove lid, and place dough, still on parchment, in Dutch oven. Cover with lid, and return to oven. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).Bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid, and bake until deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 205°F (96°C), 10 to 15 minutes more. Immediately remove loaf from Dutch oven, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Notes Salt weight and volume vary by brand. Diamond Crystal kosher salt was used in this recipe (1 tablespoon is 9 grams). If you a have different brand or type of salt, use the weight listed in the recipe, not the volume measurement. If you do not have a scale, check your brand’s website for what the equivalent volume measurement is for the weight listed in this recipe. Make quick, decisive cuts for the most clean, straight cuts. Hesitating can cause the dough to cling to the blade, causing tears and uneven cuts. Recipe by Bake From Scratch. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast How to Score a Boule video tutorial
