Comments on: Sourdough Cheddar Jalapeño Bread

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:53:58 +0000

In reply to Danielle Ward. Hi Danielle! There's not a real shaping of the dough here. It's actually going to be a looser dough and you won't really be able to roll it up. The pot will help shape the bread. :)

By: Danielle Ward

Danielle Ward — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:33:37 +0000

In reply to Sam. hello, quick question. im planning on making this and after reading the instructions im not seeing a proper step that has you turn out the dough and fully shape it? is that not a part of this recipe? im not sure how you'd otherwise get a nice oven spring if you dont and I dont wanna mess the loaf up. thanks!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:05:19 +0000

In reply to Amy Stewart. I'm so glad you still enjoyed it, Amy! :)

By: Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:48:04 +0000

Delicious! Next time I’ll try 50-60% rise for BF though. 80% was too much and I had a flat loaf – not as pretty, but still delicious!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:19:46 +0000

In reply to Meg R. Hi Meg! If you prefer the taste of pickled jalapeños, you can absolutely use them. Just make sure to drain them well before adding them to the bread.

By: Meg R

Meg R — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:14:21 +0000

This recipe looks delicious. Can I use jarred jalapeños in place of fresh? Thanks!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:33 +0000

In reply to Eddee. Hi Eddee! I typically just make two batches at the same time when I want to double it. :)

By: Eddee

Eddee — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:10:16 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Can the recipe be doubled?

By: Casey @ Sugar Spun Run

Casey @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:47:04 +0000

In reply to Lily. Hi Lily! We recommend letting this rise in a warm, draft free place.

By: Lily

Lily — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:06:54 +0000

Should this rest in a warm place?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:52:35 +0000

In reply to Diana. Hi Diana! This is going to be a stickier, looser dough. :)

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:33:04 +0000

Sam, I follow the recipe exactly but my dough is very loose and sticky. Is this normal?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:54:33 +0000

In reply to Diana. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Diana! What size pan are you using? Did it proof for the proper time? How strong is your starter?

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:08:59 +0000

I have made this now 3 times for my son who loves it!!! My loaves don’t come out very high though more on the flatter side. Amy ideas how to get a higher raise? Thank you for the recipe. It’s a keeper in our house 🙂

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:20:03 +0000

In reply to Haley. Hi Haley! I would lightly oil the loaf pan. :)

By: Haley

Haley — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:46:32 +0000

Should I use the parchment if I’m doing the loaf pan to bake or should I just use the olive oil?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 19 May 2025 14:32:34 +0000

In reply to Suzie B. Hi Suzie, I'm so sorry about the confusion! 450 is the correct temperature and I have updated the recipe to clarify this.

By: Suzie B

Suzie B — Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:43 +0000

THe baking instructions say to preheat to 450, but then it says to bake at 425 for half an hour..? Which of the two temps is correct?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 12 May 2025 01:58:29 +0000

In reply to Tracy. I'm so glad it is such a hit, Tracy! :)

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 10 May 2025 02:13:05 +0000

So so good! I like making in a loaf pan. I made two batches in one week! We love to dip it in marinara.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:47:15 +0000

In reply to Erin Perry. Hi Erin! It is a different type of dough and I'm not sure how it would work. You could add cheese and jalapeno to the dinner rolls if you'd like. :)

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:52:49 +0000

In reply to Erin Perry. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Erin! :)

By: Erin Perry

Erin Perry — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:57:49 +0000

This bread is great!! Has great flavor and texture. My family loved it.

By: Erin Perry

Erin Perry — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:56:32 +0000

My family and I enjoyed this bread! I have made it twice as a loaf bread. It has great flavor and texture. I have now been requested to make it as hamburger buns. Can I use the recipe as is and follow your instructions for your dinner rolls for the shaping and rising?
Thanks for a great recipe for a sourdough beginner like me!