Hartness House Inn Jalapeno Bread

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water, lukewarm
• 6 cups flour (more as needed)
• 1/4 cup jalapeno, chopped (either fresh or canned)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve first three ingredients in water.

2. 2

   Add flour, peppers and butter; mix until well incorporated.

3. 3

   Knead dough for five minutes on floured surface.

4. 4

   Place dough in a large, buttered bowl; cover and let rise until doubled.

5. 5

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or butter (or butter four 8 x 4" loaf pans).

6. 6

   Punch dough down and divide into fourths; form into loaves.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise until doubled.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

9. 9

   Bake loaves 25 minutes or until done and golden brown.

10. 10

    If you want a soft crust, baste surface with a light coat of butter when you remove the loaves from the oven.