Description
This delightful Dill Bread with Egg Salad and Apple Bites recipe offers a perfect blend of savory and fresh flavors, combining herbed homemade bread with creamy egg salad and crisp apple slices. Ideal for entertaining or a light snack, these bite-sized appetizers are easy to prepare and beautifully presented.
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
- Prepare Dill Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and dill until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk and vegetable oil. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing thinly.
- Make Egg Salad: Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes creamy and well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the bites.
- Prepare Apples: Thinly slice the crisp apple and drizzle the slices with a little lemon juice. This prevents the apple slices from browning and keeps them fresh and appealing.
- Assemble Bites: Cut the cooled dill bread slices into small bite-sized squares or rounds. Top each piece with a spoonful of the prepared egg salad followed by a slice of the treated apple. Optionally, garnish each bite with a small sprig of fresh dill for an elegant touch.
- Serve: Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, or cover and chill for up to 1 hour before serving to keep them fresh.
Notes
- The bread must be cooled completely before slicing to maintain structure and ease of cutting.
- If fresh dill is unavailable, dried dill is a suitable substitute for both the bread and egg salad.
- Lemon juice on the apple slices is essential to prevent oxidation and maintain color.
- These bites can be prepared in advance and chilled but are best served within an hour for optimal freshness.
- Use a crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to provide a nice contrast to the creamy egg salad.
