Description
This Dill Bread with Egg Salad and Apple Bites recipe offers a delightful combination of herbed bread, creamy egg salad, and crisp apple slices, perfect for appetizers or light snacks. The soft, dill-infused bread pairs beautifully with the tangy egg salad and sweet apple slices, garnished with fresh dill for an elegant presentation.
Ingredients
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For the Dill Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Egg Salad:
- 6 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1 crisp apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- Lemon juice (to keep apples from browning)
- Fresh dill sprigs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dill Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and dill. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing thinly to prepare for assembly.
- Prepare the Egg Salad: Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh or dried dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and fully combined. Chill the egg salad in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble.
- Prepare the Apples: Thinly slice the crisp apple and immediately drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning, keeping the slices fresh and vibrant for serving.
- Assemble the Bites: Cut the cooled dill bread slices into small bite-sized squares or rounds. Spoon a generous portion of the chilled egg salad onto each bread piece, then top with a thin apple slice. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve: Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter and serve immediately. Alternatively, cover and chill the platter for up to one hour before serving to keep the bites fresh and appetizing.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for a more vibrant flavor in both the bread and egg salad.
- Ensure the bread is completely cooled before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Choose a tart apple variety like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the creamy egg salad.
- These bites can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept chilled until serving.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the egg salad to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
