Tangy pizza with dill pickles, creamy sauce, and mozzarella offers a bold, savory experience for flavor seekers.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ Sauce
02 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F, or as hot as possible. If using a pizza stone, position it inside while heating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, mixing until smooth.
04 - Spread crème fraîche sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Layer shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly across the sauce.
06 - Distribute sliced dill pickles and red onion (if using) over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
