Description
This Dill Pickle Bread is a savory quick bread packed with tangy pickle flavor, fresh dill, and a soft, tender crumb. Perfectly unexpected and delicious, it makes a great side, snack, or toastable treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried dill or 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dill.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pickle juice, and oil or melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dill pickles evenly.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add shredded cheddar for a cheesy variation.
- Use spicy pickles for a kick of heat.
- Chopped green onions add extra flavor and texture.
- Make gluten-free with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Serve toasted with butter or alongside soups and spreads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
