If everything bagel seasoning had a love child with melty cheddar cheese, this sourdough bread would be it. It’s savory, a little salty, totally cheesy, and basically tastes like a deli bagel in loaf form. The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make and makes your kitchen smell like a bakery mixed with a grilled cheese shop.
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Everything Bagel and Cheddar Sourdough Bread (Savory, Cheesy Heaven)
- Total Time: 13 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Savory sourdough bread loaded with everything bagel seasoning and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or toasting.
Ingredients
100 g active sourdough starter
375 g bread flour
275 g water (room temperature)
8 g salt
75 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (plus extra for crust)
Instructions
1. Mix sourdough starter, water, and flour until no dry spots remain
2. Rest dough 30 minutes
3. Add salt, cheddar, and everything bagel seasoning; fold gently
4. Bulk ferment 4–6 hours, doing stretch and folds during first 2 hours
5. Shape into loaf and roll in extra seasoning for crust
6. Cold proof in fridge 8–12 hours
7. Preheat oven to 475°F with Dutch oven inside
8. Score dough, place in Dutch oven, bake covered 20 minutes
9. Uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbling
10. Cool completely before slicing
Notes
Use freshly grated cheddar for best melt and flavor
Lightly toast seeds before mixing for extra nuttiness
Store slices airtight or freeze up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
1. Why This Combo Works So Well
Everything bagel seasoning and sourdough are already a dream team, but add sharp cheddar to the mix and it’s next-level. The seasoning gives you that garlicky, oniony crunch while the cheddar melts into gooey pockets inside the loaf. Imagine a bagel and a grilled cheese coming together to create a scrumptious sourdough offspring.
2. Ingredients You’ll Need
You don’t need anything fancy, just your basic sourdough bread ingredients plus a couple of flavor bombs:
- Active sourdough starter
- Bread flour
- Water
- Salt
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Shredded sharp cheddar (go for a good melting cheese)
Pro tip: use freshly grated cheddar for the best melt and flavor. Pre-shredded works in a pinch but often has anti-caking agents that can affect texture.
3. Mixing and Adding the Flavor
Mix your dough like any classic sourdough loaf. Once it hits the first fold stage, sprinkle in your cheddar and everything bagel seasoning. Gently fold the mix-ins in as you do your stretches so they’re evenly distributed without tearing the dough.
4. Bulk Fermentation and Shaping
Allow the dough to undergo bulk fermentation until it becomes light and fluffy. When you shape the loaf, you can roll it in a bit more everything bagel seasoning for an extra flavorful crust. It gives it that signature bagel vibe without actually boiling anything.
5. Baking for Maximum Flavor
Use a Dutch oven to bake for steam and achieve the ideal crust.. About halfway through, crack the lid to let the crust turn golden and let that cheddar bubble up. The aroma from your home will be so inviting that your neighbors might just ‘happen’ to drop in.
6. Serving Ideas
Slice it warm and serve with a smear of cream cheese for the ultimate everything bagel illusion. It’s also insanely good as sandwich bread, especially for breakfast sandwiches or grilled cheese. Toasting brings the seasoning and cheddar to life all over again.
Final Thoughts
Everything bagel and cheddar sourdough bread is the kind of loaf that makes people think you’ve got secret bakery skills. It’s flavorful, chewy, and ridiculously satisfying. Plus, it’s a fun twist on a bagel classic without the extra step of boiling. Bake it once and it’ll become a regular in your sourdough rotation.
Love the classic version? Take it up a notch with our Everything Bagel and Cheddar Sourdough Bread for a cheesy, savory twist that’s perfect for sandwiches or snacking.
Want to take it up another level?
Pair it with our Easy Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bagels for a full-on cheesy bagel-inspired feast.
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