# 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 freshly ground 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F or as high as possible. Position pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll dough to a 12-inch round and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
04 - Spread sauce evenly over pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edge.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over sauce. Arrange sliced pickles and red onion, if using, on top.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden and cheese is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill. Slice and serve immediately.