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Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread

Soft focaccia bread topped with dill pickles and cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Bread / Appetizer
Cuisine American Fusion

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup 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 black pepper

Toppings

  • 25 –30 dill pickle slices
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.
  • Add half of the oil mixture to the yeast mixture. Reserve the rest.
  • Stir in flour until a dough forms. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  • Pour remaining oil mixture into a cast-iron skillet and coat evenly.
  • Press dough into the skillet and create dimples using your fingers.
  • Spread the sauce over the dough evenly.
  • Arrange dill pickle slices on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh dill and serve warm.
  • This Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if needed