Jalapenos and Mature Cheddar Bread Wreath is a delicious and festive bread. It is loaded with jalapenos, mature cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Definitely a bread lovers dream.
My dear friends let me introduce you to this delicious Spicy Cheesy Bread… It is just a bread lovers dream.. It is loaded with jalapenos, mature cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.. Yummm!! … I am drooling as I am writing about it 🙂
Look at this, does’t it look beautiful.. Well it tastes even better than it looks. I had no idea it would turn out so amazing.. But when hubby took a first bite he was like Gahhh!! He said it was *beeping* awesome and it is one of the best breads he has ever had. So do I !! It was indeed *beeping* awesome.. 😀
And after 20 mins……We devoured more than half of it… it was just too good!!… 😀
I have added a secret ingredient to this bread which gives it the real twist in the tongue. Any guesses what it is???
Yes! its Pickled Jalapenos.. It adds that vinegar-y tang and of course the heat to the bread. It takes the bread to the next level of DELICIOUSNESS…
Since few days I had this hankering for a bread which is spicy and cheesy at the same time. In short something Fancy.. 🙂
This was how the epitome of deliciousness was born. To make it even more fancier I shaped it into a Twisted Wreath. You can also make into a simple bread LOAF if you don’t have the time.. It will be delicious however you make it.. This bread is a perfect side to any soups, casseroles or it can be devoured as it is.
Make the dough and let it proof for up to an an hour or so. Once it doubles in size just punch it down and give a final knead.
Now with a rolling pin roll out the dough into a rectangular shape about 1/4th if an inch.
Spread the two types of jalapenos, Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, leaving out 2 cms from the border.
Roll in the long side of the dough and pinch the seam closed. Now transfer it to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Cut the dough in half down the length of the dough and pinch the top ends together.
Braid the two pieces, trying to keep the pieces twisted so the cut ends remain on top. When you get to the bottom pinch the ends together.
Now Wrap it into a Wreath. Let it rise for 30-40 mins. bake for 25-30 mins and Voilà !! Beautiful cheesy spicy bread is Ready to serve..
- 400 grams Strong Bread flour + 2-3 tablespoon extra flour for kneading
- 1 tbsp fast action dried yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup lukewarm Water
- 1/2 cup +1 tbsp lukewarm Milk ( if lactose intolerance, replace the milk with water)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 large Jalapenos, chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled Jalapenos, chopped
- 1 cup mature cheddar, grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- In a large mixing bowl add 400 grams of flour, sugar and salt. Mix it together and make a well in the middle. keep aside.
- Mix the yeast with the lukewarm water and lukewarm milk and let it rest for 5-7 mins until the mixture looks bubbly and frothy.
- To make the dough. Pour the yeast-water mixture into the well. Bring the flour in gradually from the sides and keep mixing and working the rest of the flour in with your flour-dusted hands. Tip the dough out on the well dusted surface to knead. Work in more flour one tablespoon at a time until it is smooth. Knead until you have a smooth, springy dough.
- Now place the dough in a large oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place in a warm room for about an 45 minutes to one hour until the dough has doubled in size.
- Remove the dough to a flour-dusted surface and knead it around a bit to push the air out with your hands.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle using a rolling pin until it reaches 1/4th inch of thickness or as you desire.
- Now add the chopped jalapenos and cheeses leaving 2 cms of border.
- Roll the long side of the dough to you and pinch the seam closed.
- Transfer to your parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut the dough in half down the length of the dough and pinch the top ends together.
- Now braid the two pieces, trying to keep the pieces twisted so the cut ends remain on top.
- When you get to the bottom, pinch the ends together and wrap into a wreath.
- Now let it rest for 30 to 40 mins.
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
- Top the bread with more grated parmesan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let it cool and slice to serve.
I served it alongside with some creamy Tomato soup. It was YUMM!!
Bon Appetite!! 😀
traditionallymodernfood
November 22, 2014Wow looks so appetizing dear:-)
Josefine {The Smoothie Lover}
November 22, 2014Wauw, this is gorgeous! I love loaves with herbs and stuff like that in it 🙂
Suzanne
November 22, 2014Absolutely beautiful, what a perfect loaf for the holidays. Love it!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
November 23, 2014I love this delicious Spicy Cheesy Bread!! so festive and looks so good!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
November 23, 2014This bread looks gorgeous, Arpita! But I’m sure it tastes even better. I love the jalapeno and cheddar flavors! I could definitely make a meal out of this!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner
November 23, 2014This bread is GORGEOUS! And I love the flavor combo too! This would certainly impress my guests at our holiday gatherings so I definitely have to show this to my husband. He’s the better half who enjoys making breads… I just love eating them. 🙂
Mira
November 23, 2014Awesome combination of flavors Arpita, this bread wreath is beautiful! Your baking skills are amazing! Pinned!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens
November 23, 2014My, oh, my! This is just gorgeous and totally mouthwatering! My hubby and son are totally spice lovers, so this is just the sort of thing that would be a HUGE hit at my house! Definitely pinning! Oh – and I love the idea of serving it as a dipper with soup – yum! 😀
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
November 24, 2014This bread is absolutely incredible!
Geraldine |Green Valley Kitchen
November 24, 2014Arpita- this bread is so beautiful! Can’t wait to make this – it’s so festive looking – perfect for the holidays. Your photos are really great, too. Thanks for a lovely recipe!
Karla - The Candid Kitchen
November 24, 2014WOW, this bread looks fantastic! Me and my husband we never cook warm dishes on Fridays, we love to sit in front of TV with some olives, cheese, bread and a great wine. Need to try this bread next Friday 😀
Manali @ CookWithManali
November 24, 2014Beautiful Arpita! Looks amazing, my mouth is literally watering! 😀 Beautiful pictures and pinned!
K / Pure & Complex
November 25, 2014I’m really not a huge bread eater, but this does look spectacular. Very nice recipe
Kelley @ Chef Savvy
November 25, 2014Wow this is absolutely beautiful. I love the jalapenos and cheese added to this. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy
November 25, 2014what a GORGEOUS bread wreath. i wish i could have some!!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
November 25, 2014Ohhhh. Myyyy. Goshhhhh. This looks amazing, Arpita, I’m pretty sure there would be some ‘bleeps’ coming from my mouth after tasting this. It’s so pretty too 🙂
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking
November 25, 2014OMG the bread addict in me just fell on the floor. I NEED this in my life! Such a cute idea to make it a wreath! Pinned! Your pictures are beautiful. Stunning.
Sarah
November 26, 2014What a beautiful bread wreath! Thanks for sharing the step-by-step. This looks like the perfect delicious, flavorful, and photogenic gift to bring to a dinner party host! Pinning!
Anna @ shenANNAgans
November 28, 2014Oh I freakin love this bread soooo much. What a gorgeous and festive way prep the loaf. This looks amazing, Arpita, I am sitting here mumbling… Yum yum yum yum yum! 🙂