Cheddar Jalapeno Buttermilk Bread

3 cups flour

 2 Tablespoons sugar 

1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder 

1 1/4 teaspoons ground white pepper (I have used regular pepper and it works fine) 

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x5 pan In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper- stir with a whisk Add cheese and jalapenos. Stir to combine. Whisk buttermilk and butter together, add flour mixture. Stir until well combined. The batter will be thick. Put in prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes.