Description
Spicy, cheesy, and packed with sourdough flavor, these jalapeño popper rolls are the ultimate comfort bake for game day or brunch.
Ingredients
500g all-purpose or bread flour
100g sourdough starter (active or discard)
250g water
10g salt
150g cream cheese, softened
100g sharp cheddar, shredded
2 fresh jalapeños, diced (or pickled if preferred)
Optional: 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
1. Mix flour, water, and sourdough starter. Let rest 30 minutes.
2. Add salt and knead or stretch/fold for 2 minutes.
3. Cover and bulk ferment for 4–6 hours.
4. Chill filling while dough rises: mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, bacon if using.
5. Roll dough into large rectangle. Spread filling evenly.
6. Roll into log and slice into 9–12 pieces.
7. Place in greased baking dish. Cover and proof 1–2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–28 minutes. Tent with foil if needed.
9. Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use fresh or pickled jalapeños based on your spice preference.
To freeze: shape rolls and freeze unbaked; bake straight from frozen with added time.
Best served warm with ranch, chili, or tomato soup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sourdough jalapeño popper rolls, spicy sourdough rolls, jalapeño sourdough appetizer