Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 ½ cups water or whey
• 1 tsp mineral salt
• ½ cup active sourdough starter

• 1–2 jalapeños, diced
• 1–1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Mix Dough:
   Combine flour, salt, starter, and water/whey. Mix until a rough dough forms.
2. Let Rest (24-Hour Ferment):
   Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 24 hours at room temperature. This slow ferment gives amazing flavor and digestibility.
3. Add Jalapeño & Cheddar:
   After the 24-hour rest, gently fold in the cheese and jalapeños.
4. Shape:
   Shape dough into a round loaf and place in a floured bowl or banneton.
5. Preheat Oven:
   Set your oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
6. Bake:
   Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven, score the top if you’d like, and bake:
   • 30 minutes covered
   • 15–20 minutes uncovered until golden brown
7. Cool:
   Let cool at least 1 hour before slicing.