Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to an extra crispy crust. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken and Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars.

What You'll Need for Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup dill pickle juice
• 1 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Optional: Melted butter for brushing
• Optional: Additional chopped dill pickles for topping

How to Make Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add warm water and dill pickle juice. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead in chopped dill pickles and Parmesan cheese until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
6. Step 6: Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and top with additional chopped dill pickles if desired.
8. Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

Freezing Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. Be careful not to overheat and make the bread soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of pickle juice to the dough.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the dill pickles with sour pickles or even capers for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water or pickle juice.

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

1 hr 40 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Gluten-free (if using gluten-free flour)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup dill pickle juice
• 1 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings

• Melted butter for brushing
• Additional chopped dill pickles for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add warm water and dill pickle juice. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead in chopped dill pickles and Parmesan cheese until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
6. Step 6: Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and top with additional chopped dill pickles if desired.
8. Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of pickle juice to the dough.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the dill pickles with sour pickles or even capers for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water or pickle juice.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. Be careful not to overheat and make the bread soggy.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 450mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!