Easy Pickle Pizza Dill (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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315 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon instant yeast
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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240 ml warm water
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Creamy Dill Sauce
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120 g sour cream
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60 g mayonnaise
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon pickle juice
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings
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200 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
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225 g dill pickles, thinly sliced (3–4 large pickles)
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40 g red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh dill, for garnish
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1 teaspoon ranch seasoning (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or mixer for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add minced garlic, chopped dill, pickle juice, and black pepper. Mix well, season to taste, and refrigerate while dough rises.
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Thoroughly pat the sliced pickles dry using paper towels. Thinly slice red onion. Shred mozzarella cheese if required. Set aside all toppings for assembly.
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Preheat oven to 245°C. Punch down the risen dough and roll or stretch into a 35 cm round. Transfer to a pizza pan or a stone-dusted peel.
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Spread creamy dill sauce evenly over prepared crust, leaving a 1 cm border around the edge. Sprinkle two-thirds of the mozzarella over the sauce. Top with dried pickle slices and red onion, then cover with the remaining mozzarella and finish with a scattering of fresh dill.
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Place in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling. Monitor closely during the final minutes to prevent burning.
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Remove pizza from oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh dill and optional ranch seasoning. Slice and serve promptly.
# Additional Tips:
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Pressing excess moisture from the pickles helps prevent a soggy crust.