1 egg (room temperature, let egg sit in hot water for about 5-7 mins to warm) .
1 tsp sugar .
1 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional) .
4 c flour (more as needed) .
2 1/2 c cheddar cheese (sliced into about 1/4-inch cubes, can make larger if desired) .
1 c milk, warmed .
2 large jalapeno peppers, coarsley sliced, & seeds removed (can use more jalepeno if desired) .
1 tbsp sugar .
1 c warm water
Directions
Step #1 Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer with a kneader blade.
Step #2 Proof yeast in water with 1 tsp sugar for 8-10 mins, or until foamy.
Step #3 Heat milk in the microwave for about 50 seconds on HIGH.
Step #4 In the stainless steel bowl, sliced jalepenos, egg, add in 4 c flour, sugar, salt, hot pepper sauce (if using) & warmed milk.
Step #5 After the yeast has proofed, adding in more flour as needed to create a soft smooth semi-sticky dough, add to the bowl & start kneading, keep kneading for about 8-10 mins.
Step #6 Towards the end of the kneading add in the cubed cheddar cheese, & mix until mixd (the dough can be removed from the bowl & you can add/mix in the cheese by hand if dresired).
Step #7 After the kneading, let the dough sit out on a board or counter top to rest, covered with a clean tea towel for 8-10 mins.
Step #8 Gather up dough & knead carefully for 30 seconds.
Step #9 Then place the dough in a well greased bowl, & let rise until doubled (about 1-1/2 hrs).
Step #10 Punch down dough & slice into two even pieces.
Step #11 Shape into two large balls, & place on a cookie/baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Step #12 Cover up with a clean tea towel & rise again for another 1 hr or more until doubled.
Step #13 Brush tops with an egg white that has been mixed with 1 tsp cold water.
Step #14 Sprinkle top on grated Parmesan cheese or sesame seeds.
Step #15 Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25-35 mins or until the crust is a dark golden brown.
Enjoy the Kittencal's Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Bread recipe