Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the trick to a golden, crispy crust and soft, tangy inside. The warm, comforting aroma will fill your kitchen and make your family beg for more. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Tropical Mango Cookies and Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Pasta and Parmesan Cream.

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 salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1/4 cup pickle juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• Optional: Poppy seeds
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Everything bagel seasoning

How to Make Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried dill.
2. Step 2: Add warm water, olive oil, chopped pickles, pickle juice, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment.
4. Step 4: Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) with a pizza stone inside if using.
6. Step 6: Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a piece of parchment paper. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Step 7: Make a few slashes on the top of the dough and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
8. Step 8: Transfer the dough (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Step 9: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it rise at room temperature 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. This may make the bread soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier bread, add more pickle juice or chopped pickles.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the pickle juice with buttermilk for a similar tangy flavor.
• Make-ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it rise at room temperature before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread is not rising, check that your yeast is still active and that the water is not too hot.

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

1 hr 45 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Poppy seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried dill.
2. Step 2: Add warm water, olive oil, chopped pickles, pickle juice, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment.
4. Step 4: Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) with a pizza stone inside if using.
6. Step 6: Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a piece of parchment paper. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Step 7: Make a few slashes on the top of the dough and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
8. Step 8: Transfer the dough (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Step 9: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier bread, add more pickle juice or chopped pickles.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the pickle juice with buttermilk for a similar tangy flavor.
• Make-ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it rise at room temperature before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread is not rising, check that your yeast is still active and that the water is not too hot.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge 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. This may make the bread soggy.
• Make ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it rise at room temperature before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 29g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 400mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

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

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout FAQs

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!