Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread – Better Than Takeout! After making this many times, I’ve perfected the trick for that golden, crispy crust. The warm, tangy dill flavor will make your kitchen cozy and inviting. Try it with my Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes and Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies.

What You'll Need for Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – 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 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
• 2 tbsp pickle juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• Optional: Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
• Optional: Melted butter for brushing (optional)

How to Make Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add warm water, melted butter, chopped pickles, and pickle juice. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Preheat the oven: Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a piece of parchment paper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Add toppings: Sprinkle the dough with everything bagel seasoning (if using).
6. Bake: Carefully transfer the dough (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter (if using).
7. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it rise again at room temperature before baking.

Freezing Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – 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 in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warm. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warm. This may soften the crust.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier flavor, add 1-2 tbsp of additional pickle juice to the dough.
• Best substitution: 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 again at room temperature before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

1 hr 45 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Gluten-free (use gluten-free flour)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
• 2 tbsp pickle juice

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
• Melted butter for brushing (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add warm water, melted butter, chopped pickles, and pickle juice. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Preheat the oven: Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a piece of parchment paper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Add toppings: Sprinkle the dough with everything bagel seasoning (if using).
6. Bake: Carefully transfer the dough (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter (if using).
7. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier flavor, add 1-2 tbsp of additional pickle juice to the dough.
• Best substitution: 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 again at room temperature before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warm.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warm. This may soften the crust.
• Make ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Let it rise again at room temperature before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 38g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 480mg
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

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

Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Dill Pickle Bread Recipe – 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!