Crisp crust, creamy sauce, pickles, mozzarella, and fresh dill for a bold, tangy American vegetarian main.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (9 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, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
10 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Method steps:
01 - Set oven to 480°F, or as high as possible. Place pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll dough into a 12-inch round. Place onto parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until evenly incorporated.
04 - Evenly distribute sauce over pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella uniformly onto sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion over cheese.
07 - Transfer pizza to oven and 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 hot.
