Description
A delightful fusion of flavors transforming traditional focaccia with creamy dressing, tangy dill pickles, and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (like ranch or dill dressing)
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until it forms a cohesive dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch the risen dough down and spread it out on a greased baking sheet, creating dimples across the surface with your fingers.
- Spread the creamy dressing over the dough, then top with sliced dill pickles and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh dill, cutting into slices, and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in garlic powder or Italian herbs into the dough. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg