# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (9 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ Sauce
02 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Set oven to 480°F (250°C) or as high as possible. Position pizza stone inside if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer onto parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread crème fraîche mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Distribute sliced pickles and red onion (if desired) atop the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust turns golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve promptly.
