Tangy pizza with rich sauce, mozzarella, and pickles, perfect for adventurous vegetarians.
# 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 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 highest temperature setting. If using a pizza stone, position it in the oven while preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Place dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
04 - Spread the crème fraîche mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly across the sauce.
06 - Layer sliced dill pickles and red onion, if desired, over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese bubbles.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
