Crusty Bread Machine Jalapeño Cheese Artisan Bread

Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded finely chopped
• 3 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/8-inch cubes

Recipe

• 1 place ingredients in bread machine in the order according to the manufacturer's directions.
• 2 use the regular bread cycle raisin cycle.
• 3 add chopped jalapeño and cheese when the raisin cycle indicated it is time to add.
• 4 let cool on rack before slicing.