Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough Braid

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Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Braided Loaf Recipe:
520 g flour (4 ⅛ cups)
240 g water (1 cup)
80 g milk (⅓ cup)
10 g salt (2 t)
50-150 g active starter
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12-16 slices bacon, fried crispy and crumbled
2 jalapenos, diced
2 cups cheddar cheese
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1 egg
1 tbsp water
1) Fry up bacon to crispy. Crumble and set aside.
2) Dice two jalapenos. Set aside.
3) Mix together flour, salt, water, milk, and active starter until shaggy dough forms
4) Turn out onto a counter and knead until the dough comes completely together, about two minutes
5) Make a well in the center and add the bacon; knead until it is incorporated
6) Repeat with half the cheese, the other half of the cheese, and lastly the jalapeño. NOTE: The dough will begin to feel dry during this process. Keep kneading until the dough is sticky once more. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer.
7) Allow the dough to rise until it has increased in volume by at least 50% or passes the poke test, 4-12 hours
7a) Optionally, perform one set of stretch and folds 1-2 hours into bulk fermentation. Rest two-three more hours.
8) Divide the dough into three even sections
9) Roll out each section into a 12 inch long rope. Place the strands side-by-side on a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
10) Connect the tops of the strands, then braid. Tuck the ends under the loaf.
11) Let rest again until puffy (1-2 more hours)
12) Preheat oven to 425 F
13) Make the egg wash: Whisk one whole egg + 1 tbsp water until smooth
14) Brush the egg wash all over the loaf
15) Bake on preheated pizza stone or 9X13 baking sheet for 25-35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 190 F
16) Enjoy!

[@carolewilkins8847]

I'm going to try this, it looks delicious

[@TheSourdoughBaker]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!

[@JackTheAwesomeKnot]

I would laminate the dough and then sprinkle the bacon, cheddar and pepper to incorporate it into the dough. That way you don't break apart the ingredients kneading them in.

[@TheSourdoughBaker]

You could definitely do this if you like!

[@manabakesbread]

So beautiful 😍😍😍