Jul 13 2026
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Spicy Bread Recipe

Inspired by Ali Baba
Time1h
Serves8

Make Spicy Bread Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with some olive oil or line it with parchment paper.

Mixing Dry Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper until evenly combined.

Mixing Wet Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix the warm water, olive oil, and honey until the honey dissolves completely.

Combining Mixtures

  1. 5

    Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

  2. 6

    Add Add-ins

    Fold in the chopped jalapeños, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro into the batter until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 7

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

  2. 8

    Bake the Bread

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 9

    Cool the Bread

    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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