Bake Vegan Jalapeño Cheddar Bread Quickly

Instructions:

1. (1) In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle instant yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. (2) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
3. (3) Once the yeast mixture is frothy
4. (4) Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, knead on medium speed for about 5–7 minutes.
5. (5) Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size—about 60–90 minutes.
6. (6) While your dough is rising, prepare your filling by finely chopping the jalapeño pepper and measuring out your vegan cheddar cheese shreds.
7. (7) Once risen, punch down the dough to release air bubbles and turn it out onto a floured surface again. Roll into an approximate rectangle of about 12x18 inches.
8. (8) Evenly sprinkle chopped jalapeños and vegan cheddar over one half of the rolled-out dough then fold over to enclose filling like an envelope or turnover shape.
9. (9) Shape into a round loaf if desired; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet or in Dutch oven if you prefer that method of baking; cover again with cloth/plastic wrap for another 30–45 minutes to rise slightly more.
10. (10) Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) during this last rise period.
11. (11) If desired sprinkle extra cheese on top before placing in oven; bake bread for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown on top sound hollow when tapped at bottom & internal temperature reaches approximately 200°F when checked with thermometer.
12. (12 ) Remove from oven allow cooling completely on wire rack before slicing serve as is or toasted!