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Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread Recipe

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This Dill Pickle Focaccia Bread is a flavorful twist on classic focaccia, featuring a garlic-infused dough topped with tangy dill pickle slices and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this golden, dimpled bread is garnished with fresh dill for an extra burst of herby freshness.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 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

Garlic 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 gently and let rest for 5 minutes until the mixture 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 until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Combine Oil and Yeast Mixtures: Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Add Flour to Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Let Dough Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
  6. Prepare Garlic Sauce: While the dough rises, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill weed, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and well blended.
  7. Preheat Oven: When the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  8. Prepare Skillet: Pour the remaining oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and use a pastry brush to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
  9. Shape Dough: Add the risen dough to the skillet. Using your fingers, gently press it out to the edges of the skillet and create characteristic dimples by pressing in with your fingertips.
  10. Assemble Toppings: Spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over the dough’s surface. Arrange the dill pickle slices on top of the sauce, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pickles.
  11. Bake Bread: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and browned.
  12. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with roughly chopped fresh dill before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • Use a cast-iron skillet to achieve the best crust texture and even baking.
  • Ensure the water temperature is between 105°F and 115°F to properly activate the yeast.
  • If you prefer a tangier garlic sauce, increase the lemon juice slightly.
  • For a crispier crust, bake an additional 2-3 minutes extra if needed.
  • Fresh dill garnish adds both flavor and a visually appealing touch.

Keywords: dill pickle focaccia, focaccia bread, garlic sauce, savory bread, homemade focaccia, cast iron skillet bread

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