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Easy Dill Pickle Pizza

A fun, tangy take on pizza with a crispy crust, creamy dill sauce, and melty cheese, perfect for pickle lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F) For activating the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For yeast activation
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Sauce
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 25-30 slices dill pickles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • to taste Fresh dill For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is activated.
  2. Add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, kosher salt, and flour. Stir until the dough forms.
  3. Knead for about 5 minutes and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
Make the Sauce
  1. While the dough rises, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill weed, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  2. Once the dough has risen, press it into a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet.
  3. Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the dough.
  4. Top with dill pickle slices and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh dill. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Serve warm with a salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. Adjust ingredients for a healthier or higher protein option.