- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment: A versatile kitchen appliance for mixing dough and other ingredients effectively.
- Cast Iron Skillet: Ideal for scoring or shaping bread dough due to its heat retention properties.
- Digital Kitchen Scale: Provides precise measurements crucial in baking processes.
- Silicone Baking Mat: Prevents sticking of bread on parchment paper and allows easy removal after baking.
- Dutch Oven: Designed for baking bread within a steamy environment to achieve proper crust formation.
- Cooling Rack: Ensures adequate air circulation around dough during proofing stages as well as post-baking cool down.
- Electric Mixer with Dough Hooks: An alternative tool for kneading dough, particularly useful when a stand mixer is not available.
- Bench Scraper: A handy implement for handling and shaping of dough in various stages of preparation.
- Parchment Paper Sheets: Non-stick surface liners that help prevent sticking to baking pans without the need for sprays or oil.
- Bread Knife: A specialized kitchen knife designed to cut through bread loaf cleanly and efficiently.
- Non-Stick Bakeware Spray: An optional product used to coat baking surfaces, offering an easy release of baked goods.
1 teaspoon active dry yeast (less than a 1/4-ounce package)
1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon warm water (105-115°F)
4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapeño, including seeds and ribs, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapeño, without seeds and ribs (from 3 medium total)
5 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3/4 cup)
1 large egg, beaten with a pinch of salt
a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
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