Sourdough Cheese Bread (Dutch Oven Cheddar Loaf) | Cooking With Care Online

Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
• 3/4 cup active sourdough starter, fed and bubbly, at peak activity
• 3/4 cup warm water, around 90 degrees F
• 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded, divided
• 2 oz cream cheese, cold, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder, optional but recommended
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt or flaky salt, for topping before baking