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Dill Pickle Sourdough

Dill Pickle Sourdough Loaf on a white napkin with natural light

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A tangy and flavorful sourdough loaf infused with dill pickle brine and chopped pickles, perfect for those who love a unique twist on classic bread.

Ingredients

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  • 100 grams bubbly active sourdough starter
  • 150 grams pickle brine from the jar
  • 200 grams water
  • 500 grams all purpose flour
  • 9 grams salt
  • 1 cup chopped pickles

Instructions

  1. Mix sourdough starter pickle brine and water in a large bowl.
  2. Add flour and salt then stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Fold in chopped pickles gently.
  4. Cover and let rest for 4 hours with folds every hour.
  5. Shape the dough into a loaf and place in a proofing basket.
  6. Proof for 2 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside.
  8. Transfer dough to hot Dutch oven score the top cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove lid and bake for another 15 minutes until golden.
  10. Cool on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh bubbly sourdough starter for best rise and flavor
  • Adjust salt to taste if using salted pickles

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