Fluffy bars with tangy pickles, chili, garlic, scallions, cheddar, and dill—perfect for bold brunch snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Flavor Additions
11 - 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped and well-drained
12 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
13 - 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
14 - 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs, then whisk in whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and honey or maple syrup until fully combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix the batter.
05 - Fold in the finely chopped pickles, minced garlic, sliced scallions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh dill until uniformly distributed.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift out by the parchment, trim edges if desired, and cut into individual bars. Garnish with extra dill and serve warm or at room temperature.
