Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and white pepper. Stir with a whisk.

Step 3

Add the cheese and jalapenos. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Whisk the buttermilk and butter together and add it to flour mixture. Stir until well combined. (The batter will be thick.)

Step 5

Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.

Step 6

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few dry crumbs. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slice and serve.