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Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread Recipe

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Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread combines a soft, airy focaccia crust with a garlicky, creamy dill sauce, topped generously with tangy dill pickle slices and melted mozzarella cheese. This flavorful bread is perfect as an appetizer, dinner, or main course, offering a unique twist on classic focaccia with pickle-inspired zest and texture.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup warm water, 105°F to 115°F
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (72 g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

Sauce

  • ¾ cup (172.5 g) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (58 g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Toppings

  • 25–30 dill pickle slices
  • 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • fresh dill, roughly chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and kosher salt. This will be divided for use in the dough and skillet later.
  3. Combine Dough Ingredients: Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Gradually add all-purpose flour and stir until combined into a cohesive dough.
  4. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare Garlic Sauce: While the dough rises, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill weed, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Skillet: When the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450°F. Pour the remaining half of the olive oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, brushing the oil up the sides thoroughly.
  7. Shape Dough: Transfer the risen dough into the oiled skillet. Press it evenly to the edges and use your fingers to create characteristic dimples in the surface of the focaccia.
  8. Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over the dough’s surface. Arrange dill pickle slices layered evenly on top of the sauce, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pickles.
  9. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and has some browned spots.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Remove the focaccia from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped dill over the top. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Warm water should be between 105°F and 115°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Using a cast-iron skillet helps achieve a crispy yet tender crust.
  • For an extra garlicky punch, add a bit more minced garlic either in the dough or sauce.
  • Allowing the dough to fully rise is crucial for a soft and airy bread texture.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with another mild melting cheese if preferred.
  • This recipe makes 8 generous pieces, perfect for sharing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat baked slices in the oven for best texture.

Keywords: Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread, Pickle Pizza, Garlic Sauce Focaccia, Savory Bread, Vegetarian Focaccia, Italian Bread with Pickles

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