Jalapeño Cheddar Focaccia Bread

Jalapeño Cheddar Focaccia Bread

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

1. Combine the yeast, sugar and water in a large bowl.
2. Wait 10 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble.
3. Add the flour, salt and butter.
4. Form the mixture into a ball, place on a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
5. Spread 2 tbsp olive oil on the inside of a bowl and place the kneaded dough into the bowl.
6. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise for an hour and a half or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
8. Split the dough in half and form into two oval shapes on a baking stone.
9. Use your finger to press indentations into the bread.
10. Brush 1 tbsp of olive oil on each loaf.
11. Top each loaf with cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
12. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.