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Dill Pickle Bread

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Made this pickle bread on a whim and now it's requested at every family dinner! The dill and pickles give it amazing flavor, and that onion soup mix adds such depth. Ready in under an hour and makes the house smell incredible. Perfect with butter while still warm. Even pickle haters love it. Great with soups or just as a snack. The crust gets perfectly golden while staying soft inside. Such a unique bread that always gets people talking.
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Updated on Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:07:08 GMT
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You won't believe how amazing this Dill Pickle Bread tastes. I stumbled upon this recipe during my pickle obsession phase and it's become my signature bake. The tangy zip of dill pickles mixed into soft fresh bread creates something totally unique and utterly addictive.

Why This Bread is Special

Every time I serve this bread people do a double take. First they're curious then they're hooked. It's got this perfect balance of pickle tang and bread comfort. I love watching their faces light up at the first bite. Plus it's so easy to make you'll feel like a kitchen genius.

Kitchen Basics

  • Sour Cream: ¾ cup to make it super moist.
  • Vegetable Oil: ½ cup for tenderness.
  • Eggs: 2 fresh eggs.
  • Pickle Juice: 2 tablespoons for that signature tang.
  • Dill Pickles: ⅓ cup finely diced.
  • All Purpose Flour: 1¾ cups.
  • Onion Soup Mix: 1 packet, the secret ingredient.
  • Sugar: 2 tablespoons to balance the tang.
  • Baking Powder: 1½ teaspoons.
  • Baking Soda: ¼ teaspoon.
  • Fresh Dill: ¼ cup, finely chopped.
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Let's Bake Together

Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and pickle juice until smooth.
Add Pickles
Fold in the finely diced dill pickles.
Combine Dry Ingredients
Sprinkle in flour, onion soup mix, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add fresh dill last and mix just until combined.
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for about 45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Slice
Allow the bread to cool before slicing to ensure clean, neat pieces.

Make It Your Own

I love playing around with this recipe. Sometimes I throw in sharp cheddar it melts into these amazing pockets of cheese. A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top adds nice crunch. My gluten free friend makes it with special flour and says it turns out great.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ How should I store this bread?
Keep at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for 2 months. Store in airtight container.
→ Can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour. You may need to adjust liquid amounts for proper consistency.
→ How can I make this vegan?
Replace sour cream with dairy-free version and eggs with flax eggs. Mix 1 tablespoon ground flax with 3 tablespoons water per egg.
→ What pickles work best?
Dill pickles give the best flavor. Avoid sweet pickles as they'll change the bread's taste profile.
→ What can I serve this with?
Great for sandwiches, alongside soups, or toasted with butter. Also works well with cheese platters and deli meats.

Conclusion

A versatile savory bread that brings together the tangy flavors of dill pickles and fresh herbs, creating a unique and delicious loaf perfect for various occasions.

Dill Pickle Bread

A savory quick bread featuring tangy dill pickles and fresh herbs. Perfect for sandwiches or as a side dish.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes
By: Mina


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 loaf)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 3/4 cup sour cream.
02 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
03 2 large eggs.
04 2 tablespoons pickle juice.
05 1/3 cup diced dill pickles.
06 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.
07 1 packet onion soup mix.
08 2 tablespoons sugar.
09 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
10 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
11 1/4 cup fresh dill.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x5 loaf pan with parchment.

Step 02

Whisk sour cream, oil, eggs and pickle juice. Fold in diced pickles.

Step 03

Combine flour, soup mix, sugar, baking powder and soda.

Step 04

Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined. Add fresh dill.

Step 05

Pour in pan, bake 40 minutes until toothpick comes clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan.

Notes

  1. Can use gluten-free flour blend for GF version.
  2. For vegan version use dairy-free sour cream and flax eggs.
  3. Keeps 2 days room temp, 7 days fridge, 2 months frozen.

Tools You'll Need

  • 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Whisk.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Eggs.
  • Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 307
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 6 g