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Dill Pickle Sourdough Bread

Dill Pickle Sourdough Bread: A Must-Try Flavor Adventure

Dill Pickle Sourdough Bread combines sourdough's rustic charm with zesty dill pickles, creating a unique flavor experience.
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Between 100°F to 110°F
  • 1/4 cup Pickle Juice Brine from pickles
  • 1/2 cup Active Sourdough Starter Fed and bubbly
  • 3 cups Bread Flour
  • 1/2 cup Dark Rye Flour Or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust for lower sodium
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles (finely diced) Half-sour recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Banneton
  • parchment paper
  • Razor blade
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dill Pickle Sourdough Bread
  1. Mix warm water and pickle juice in a bowl. Whisk in sourdough starter, then gradually add flours and salt until shaggy dough forms.
  2. Cover dough, let rest for 45 to 60 minutes. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes, incorporating diced dill pickles during the second stretch.
  3. Cover the dough again, let rise for about 2 hours in a warm place until doubled in size.
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface, shape into batard or boule, cover to relax for 20 minutes, then transfer to banneton for 2-hour proof.
  5. Cover banneton with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes, transfer dough onto parchment, score, then place in Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove lid, bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 205°F to 210°F.
  8. Transfer baked bread to a wire rack, let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure ingredients accurately for consistent results. Keep water temperature ideal for best yeast activity. Store properly to maintain freshness.

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