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Rachel Welch

Gluten Free Cheddar Jalapeno Bread

5 from 1 vote
This delicious, savory gluten free bread with a kick is sure to become a gluten free foodie favorite! Delicious on its own, or paired with a smear of butter, this homemade loaf of bread is simply delightful.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (blanched is best)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tsp Sugar or Sugar alternative
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk To make your own buttermilk, use 1 cup of milk, plus 1 tbs lemon juice or vinegar. Allow to curdle, and voila! Homemade buttermilk.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3-4 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
  • cooking spray

Equipment

  • bread loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray your bread loaf pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper
  3. Wash and chop the jalapeno peppers; for a spicier bread, keep the seeds in!
  4. In your mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients: gluten free flour, cheese, sugar (or sugar alternative), baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  5. Add your wet ingredients: buttermilk, melted butter, and whisked eggs
  6. Add in the chopped and seeded jalapeno peppers, and mix together until thick and lumpy
  7. Pour the mixed batter into the greased bread loaf pan
  8. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown, or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.

Notes

This gluten-free cheddar, jalapeno bread is a homemade favorite in my household. As gluten-free foodies who live in search of delicious, celiac-safe foods, this savory loaf is a real treat. 
Please note that all-purpose gluten-free flours vary slightly from each other and that your results, cook-time, etc. may vary.
If you tried and like this recipe, leave me a comment to let me know!