Description
This Easy Dill Pickle Bread is a savory quick bread combining tangy dill pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh dill for a unique and flavorful treat. Perfect as a side dish or snack, it features a moist crumb thanks to buttermilk and pickle juice, with a delightful cheesy and herby taste that pairs wonderfully with soups, sandwiches, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet and Flavor Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt until combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped dill pickles, fresh or dried dill, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese, evenly distributing these flavorful components in the dry mixture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, large egg, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
- Transfer to Pan and Bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar or fresh dill on top of the batter before baking.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with soups, sandwiches, or grilled meats, enhancing savory meals.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate to keep it fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
