My little brother passed away 6 years ago. I found out after I started making sourdough earlier this year that cheddar jalapeño loaves had been his favorite kind of bread. This year, for the anniversary of his death, I decided to make one in his honor, and this feels like a ritual I want to repeat every year.
Sourdough is such away for people to show love and connect and also a way to be present and appreciate the deliciousness of life. I also made a loaf for my fiancé who loves this particular flavor as well! Just wanted to share a little something with you all- this is my first post so please be gentle!
Anyone else have a meaningful story behind a certain recipe you use?
Recipe/process:
100g active starter
300g warm filtered water
500g King Arthur bread flour
10g salt
1 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
1 large fresh jalapeño pepper, diced
Combine starter and water, whisk until frothy. Add flour and water until shaggy dough forms. Place in cold oven with the oven light on for 1 hour. Add cheese and pepper during first set of stretch and folds. Do 4 total sets of stretch and folds, every half hour, then leave dough on counter til bulk ferment feels done (dough looks large and domed and bubbly), then shape and place in banneton for 24 hour cold ferment in fridge. Preheat DO in oven at 450 degrees for 30 mins, then place loaf in DO and bake 25-30 mins with lid on and 15-20 mins with lid off. Let cool overnight. Share with loved ones.
by heartspacey
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Beautiful loaf! My condolences for your brother 🫶
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Thank you for the meaningful story you wrote. This is a truly lovely commemoration of your brother each year.
I’m sure your brother would be proud—that’s an amazing looking loaf 🙏
🥹 why you gotta put onion in your bread? 🥹
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For me it’s sourdough as a whole and a connection with my oldest brother. They loved sourdough and everything I baked. When he was diagnosed with cancer I sent him a huge box of sourdough baked goods. Unfortunately he passed six weeks later. I then started baking even more to help with the grief and then finally started my cottage bakery. I know he would be so proud of me.
That looks so good. I don’t know where you live but it looks beautiful 🤍
That’s a lovely way to honor his memory. Beautiful bread ❤️
This is so wholesome. I’m sorry abt ur brother. This was a very sweet and thoughtful thing of u to do for him. He would’ve appreciated this very much. That is also my fav loaf, and I think u made it perfectly❤️
Lovely post. Thank you for sharing.