Jalapeño Cheddar Focaccia Bread
Classic focaccia bread is given a cheesy, spicy twist in this easy recipe for Jalapeno Cheddar Focaccia Bread, perfect for dipping in soups & chilies!
Ingredients
- ¼ oz active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup sliced jalapenos, fresh or pickled
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, sugar and water in a large bowl.
- Wait 10 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add the flour, salt and butter.
- Form the mixture into a ball, place on a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
- Spread 2 tbsp olive oil on the inside of a bowl and place the kneaded dough into the bowl.
- Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise for an hour and a half or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Split the dough in half and form into two oval shapes on a baking stone.
- Use your finger to press indentations into the bread.
- Brush 1 tbsp of olive oil on each loaf.
- Top each loaf with cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 962kcal (48%)Carbohydrates 127g (42%)Protein 21g (42%)Fat 40g (62%)Saturated Fat 10g (50%)Cholesterol 30mg (10%)Sodium 1313mg (55%)Potassium 228mg (7%)Fiber 5g (20%)Sugar 6g (7%)Vitamin A 440mg (9%)Vitamin C 13.4mg (16%)Calcium 125mg (13%)Iron 7.5mg (42%)
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