&pizza Dickle Pizza Copycat Recipe (Last Day to Try It)
We caught this cult-favorite on its final day and it did NOT disappoint! The dill pickle slices on top deliver serious tangy crunch, perfectly balanced against melted cheese and &pizza's signature crispy-chewy crust. It's polarizing but in the best way—if you love pickles, this pizza will become your obsession. The pickle brine adds unexpected brightness to every slice. 🥒🍕
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- high-hydration pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) 12 oz
- shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese 2 cups
- dill pickles, sliced into thin coins 1 cup
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 4 tbsp
- fresh dill, chopped 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- olive oil 1 tbsp
- pickle brine 2 tbsp
- garlic powder 0.5 tsp
- crushed black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
48 g
46%
Protein
16 g
15%
Fat
18 g
39%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat your oven with a pizza stone or steel to 525°F (or as hot as your oven allows) for at least 45 minutes—&pizza achieves its signature crispy-chewy crust with a blazing-hot stone.
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2
On a floured surface, stretch the dough into a 14x8-inch oblong shape (not round). &pizza's oval shape gives you crispy edges and better topping coverage.
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3
Brush the shaped dough lightly with olive oil, then scatter garlic powder and black pepper evenly over the surface for subtle base flavor.
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4
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese edge-to-edge, then add the parmesan. Distribute the dill pickle slices evenly across the entire pizza—this generous, even layering is true to &pizza's topping philosophy.
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5
Slide the pizza onto the stone and bake for 8–11 minutes, until the crust is browned and blistered and cheese is bubbling with golden edges.
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6
When the pizza is hot out of the oven, drizzle the pickle brine evenly over the top and scatter fresh chopped dill. Finish with a final sprinkle of parmesan if desired—this brings brightness and fresh aroma that pop with every bite.
Personalized Q&A
Q. How do I achieve &pizza's signature oval crust shape at home?
To mimic &pizza's style, hand-stretch your dough into an oblong shape, about 14 inches long and 8 inches wide. Avoid making it round! The oval shape creates more crispy edges and helps the toppings cover every slice. Use your hands to gently press then stretch, rotating as needed.
Q. What's special about the Dickle Pizza's toppings and are these authentic?
The hallmark of Dickle Pizza is its layer of tangy dill pickle slices over a cheese base. The pickle brine drizzle and fresh dill finish deliver the authentic punch. Generous, even coverage of both pickles and cheese mirrors the original &pizza version.
Q. How do I get the crispy-chewy &pizza crust texture in a home oven?
Preheating a pizza stone or steel at maximum temperature for at least 45 minutes is key. High hydration dough (65-70%) and baking at 500–550°F allow a crispy outside and chewy interior with air bubbles and slight char—just like &pizza's crust.
Q. Can I use store-bought dough for this pizza?
Yes! While homemade dough is great, a quality store-bought pizza dough ball (10–12 oz) also works. Just be sure to let it rest at room temperature before stretching it into the oval shape.
Q. How many calories are in a serving of Dickle Pizza and is it vegetarian?
Each 200g serving contains around 410 kcal. This copycat uses only cheese, dough, and pickles—no meat—so it's fully vegetarian.
