Description
Dill pickle bread brings tangy magic to classic quick bread with surprising zesty flavor. Hearty slices pair perfectly with soups, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed on their own, inviting you to savor each deliciously unique bite.
Ingredients
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Flour and Base:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
Pickle and Flavor Components:
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water (around 110°F) and let it sit for 5-7 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbling.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, dried dill, and garlic powder, creating a well-seasoned dry mixture.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- Fold in the chopped dill pickles and pickle juice, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm area for approximately 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a rustic loaf, placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- If desired, brush the loaf surface with beaten egg and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top for additional flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and let the shaped loaf rest for an additional 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven, let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Boost yeast activity by ensuring water temperature is precisely 110°F to guarantee proper fermentation and bread rise.
- Chop pickles finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large pickle chunks disrupting bread’s texture.
- Customize bread by experimenting with different pickle varieties like garlic, spicy, or bread-and-butter pickles for unique flavor profiles.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium pickles and adjusting added salt to accommodate pickle juice’s natural saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg