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Save 25%! Cheesy Salsa Bread Machine Mix

Use this for terrific sandwiches and out-of-this-world burger buns.

SKU: M86-1

Can I use this mix in my 1 pound capacity or 1.5 pound capacity bread machine?

We have designed our mixes specifically for 2 lb. capacity machines. However, you may still find success with 1.5 lb. capacity machines. You may expect to see the top of the loaf touch the lid of the machine towards the end of the baking cycle. This may lead to imperfect baking in that one spot on the loaf. The rest of the loaf should be fine. For 1 lb. bread machines, we recommend only running the bread on the dough cycle and then transfer the dough to a pan for baking in a conventional oven. See packaging for more info.

Why do the directions ask me to use a thermometer?

Yeast is very sensitive to heat and other environmental factors. We have tested and designed our mixes to find the sweet spot for yeast activity to get the best rise. Even just a few degrees off on water temperature can make a big impact on the quality of your bread. Measuring the temperature of your water accurately is the best way to ensure consistently successful bread baking.

I followed the directions exactly and I see had a problem with my bread? What can I do?

Sometimes bread issues happen. We are happy to help. Send us a picture of your bread and a picture of the back packaging of your bread mix to our customer support email at customerservice@preparedpantry.com. Include as much detail as possible about your baking process and bread machine model so we can troubleshoot the cause of the issue.

Should I adjust my mix for high altitudes?

We don't recommend making any changes to the mix for high altitudes. We have tested our mixes in a variety of locations and have fine tuned each mix to be the best product possible.

I don't have a bread machine or a stand-type mixer. Can I still make this bread in my oven?

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This is five-star bread, and the reviewers sound like cheerleaders!  

Superb Bread with a lovely bite.

What a wonderful taste surprise. Not only good, but with a nice hot bite with the Salsa. Expected it to be good, but this is outstanding. -- Barry Miller 

So dang good!! Honestly, one of my absolute favorite breads. The flavor is bold and delicious with a great texture.  --Kiara Lewis 


How to make hamburger buns with this bread.

Homemade dinner rolls and burger buns are not hard to make. And they're the bomb!

Mix the dough in your bread machine or stand-type mixer. Use a knife to cut the dough into eight equal-sized pieces. If you want them exactly the same size, use a kitchen scale.

Shape them into round balls, place them in a well-greased pan--a 9x13-inch pan is perfect.

To make them into flatter hamburger buns instead of round buns, press them down two or three times with the back of your hand as shown and then let them rise until they're puffy. Patiently. 

hamburger buns

The hardest part is patience. Let them grow and grow. Eventually, you'll start to get blisters. Now you'll have big, soft rolls.  

If you stuck them in the oven just before blisters started to form--you're good.  If you see three or four blisters starting to form, pop them with the point of a knife and hurry them to the oven.

Bake them at 350 degrees.

It's easy to make perfect rolls--even the first time.

Learn more about this bread!

  • Is this really good? Emphatically, yes!  It's 100% five-star bread, and the reviewers sound like cheerleaders. They're excited. 
  • Is this really made with salsa? Well, yes--dried salsa: tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro.
  • Where does the heat come from? The peppers. It's not really hot, maybe a "4" on a scale of "10".  It's about like a medium salsa.
  • What else does it have in it? A ton of cheddar cheese.
  • What do people use it for? Well, it's a great sandwich bread--put a little kick in your sandwich and a lot of flavor.
  • What's your favorite use? Without question, burger buns--a little salsa on your burger. And you can never have too much cheese.
  • Will my kids like it? Well, unless they like medium salsa, probably not.
  • Is it crusty, like some of your European breads? No, it's 100% American.
  • What about the interior? It's a soft, moist loaf, delightful. If you want firm and crusty, toast it.
  • What's your favorite sandwich? Bacon and egg with a slice of cheese, melted. To make this sandwich, try pan frying thick slices of bread.

 

Dennis Weaver

This is a very different kind of bread - look what's in it.

This is a full-bodied bread with just a touch of heat. It makes great sandwiches, like a grilled cheese sandwich. Serve it with a meal. We love it in the morning with eggs and bacon. 

I've never found a sandwich that didn't like this bread!


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—Featured Review—

"My husband LOVES this bread. It has a little 'kick' but is not what I consider 'hot'. My husband likes hot stuff, and I do not, but we both enjoyed this bread. It is more flavor than kick. We could taste the tomatoes and mild spices, which are balanced very nicely by the cheese." Lisa Riley
 

Customer Reviews

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Diana Suarez
Excellent Bread

This bread is amazing. Cheesy, creamy texture. Spiced to perfection.

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Barry Miller
Superb Bread with a lovely bite

What a wonderful taste surprise. Not only good but with a nice hot bite with the Salsa. Expected it to be good but this is outstanding.
Actually I make it more whole wheat by cutting the mix in 1/2 and then using whole wheat.

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Gail Nichols
Yum!!

Awesome with chili!!

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Martha Martin-podobnikar
Favorite

I served this while my in-laws were visiting. That said it was their favorite!

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Jo Ann Andrews
Interesting taste

The texture is nice though. Would like more of a salsa flavor. But might try it again and use a different kind of meat . In