Description
This Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread is a unique twist on traditional focaccia, combining the tangy flavor of dill pickles with a soft and savory bread base. Perfect for pickle lovers and those looking for a flavorful homemade bread option.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup warm water, 105°F to 115°F
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (72 g) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
Sauce
- 3/4 cup (172.5 g) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (58 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- 25–30 dill pickle slices
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- fresh dill, roughly chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Crust – In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it rest for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil mixture aside. Add flour to the oil and yeast mixture. Stir to combine. Add dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Sauce – While the dough rises, prepare the garlic sauce. In a medium bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Stir until well mixed.
- Assembly – Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pour the remaining oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Use a pastry brush to coat the skillet. Add the dough to the skillet, press to the edges, create dimples. Spread garlic sauce over the dough. Arrange pickle slices on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese. Bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Garnish – Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings by adding ingredients like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or different types of cheese.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
