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Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread Recipe

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Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread is a savory and flavorful bread loaded with tangy dill pickles, a creamy garlic-dill sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. This airy, soft focaccia features a beautifully golden crust and is infused with a subtle blend of Italian seasoning and garlic. Perfect as an appetizer, main course, or snack, this unique twist on traditional focaccia will delight pickle lovers and anyone looking for a deliciously different bread experience.

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 well and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and kosher salt. Pour half of this mixture into the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining half of the oil mixture for later use.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
  4. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  5. Make Garlic-Dill Sauce: While the dough is rising, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill weed, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
  6. Preheat Oven: Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  7. Prepare Skillet: Pour the reserved oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the bottom and sides of the skillet with the oil.
  8. Shape Dough: Add the risen dough to the oiled skillet and gently press it out to the edges to create an even layer. Use your fingers to create dimples across the surface of the dough, a classic focaccia technique.
  9. Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the prepared garlic-dill sauce evenly over the dough. Arrange dill pickle slices evenly on top of the sauce, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pickles.
  10. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just beginning to brown.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped dill before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • Use a cast-iron skillet or a similar oven-safe pan to achieve a crispy bottom crust.
  • Ensure the water temperature for activating yeast is between 105°F to 115°F for optimal yeast activity.
  • Adjust garlic and dill amounts in sauce to taste if desired.
  • Fresh dill garnish adds bright color and fresh herbal notes complementing the pickles.
  • This bread is best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Keywords: Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread, Pickle Pizza, Garlic Dill Sauce, Savory Bread, Focaccia Recipe

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