First, combine all your ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Attach the dough hook and mix everything until a soft, elastic dough ball forms, about 8-10 minutes.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest peacefully for 15 minutes. This helps it start its first gentle rise!
Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the edges of the dough in towards the center, creating an "envelope" shape, then pinch the seam closed.
Prepare a 9x5 inch baking dish by dusting it with cornmeal or giving it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Carefully place the dough into your prepared dish, making sure the seam side is facing down.
Cover the dish again and let your dough rise for another 20 minutes. It's getting ready to be baked!
Pop it into a preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the top is beautifully golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, take the bread out and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, gently run a knife around the edges to release the loaf and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade dill pickle bread!