Zapiekanka Style Homemade Pizza with Dill Sauce

Today, we delve deep into the heart of Poland with our Zapiekanka Style Pizza, a perfect blend of traditional ingredients and contemporary flair.

Zapiekanka, a popular Polish street food, is typically a half baguette filled with fried mushrooms, cheese, and various toppings, often finished with a generous drizzle of ketchup.

Our adaptation features low-moisture mozzarella, classic Neapolitan tomato sauce, rich kielbasa (Polish sausage), and Polish gherkin (ogórki konserwowe). No Zapiekanka would be complete without ketchup, and our version takes it up a notch with a drizzle of creamy dill sauce, adding a refreshing, herby twist to every bite. Chives and fried shallots round out the dish with bursts of fresh and crispy textures.

Zapiekanka Style Homemade Pizza with Dill Sauce

Experience the essence of Poland with the harmonious blend of fried mushrooms, tomato sauce, smoky kielbasa, and tangy Polish gherkin. Dill sauce introduces a refreshing twist to this zapiekanka style pizza. Dive into this delightful fusion and let your taste buds embark on a journey through the streets of Krakow.

Crafting this zapiekanka-inspired pizza requires a curated list of ingredients and a touch of love. Follow our step-by-step guide to recreate this at home. Smacznego! (That's "Bon appétit!" in Polish.) And as always, explore our other pizza recipes to spark your culinary creativity for the next pizza night!

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Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Australian, Italian, polish

Servings 2 people

Equipment

• Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
• 1 Pizza Peel
• 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving
• 1 frying pan

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pizza dough ball
• 1 ladle of pizza sauce
• Low moisture mozzarella cheese
• Polish gherkins
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• Butter
• Tomato ketchup
• Fresh chives
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• ½ cup Greek yoghurt
• 1 Clove of garlic
• Fresh dill
• Lemon
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

 

• Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
• Prepare Sauce: We recommend our standard pizza sauce which is versatile, simple to make and is perfect for Neapolitan style pizzas. Spice up this sauce however you like, remember the best part about making pizza is the creative process!
• Prepare Cheese: Shred low moisture mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
• Prepare Mushrooms: Roughly chop mushrooms. Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan over medium heat add the mushrooms. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes until tender and lightly golden. Set aside to cool
• Prepare Polish Sausage (Kielbasa): Slice the kielbasa into thin, even pieces for even cooking during baking. Set aside.
• Prepare Polish Gherkin (Ogórki Konserwowe): Slice the Polish gherkin into thin rounds. Set aside for topping.
• Prepare Dill Sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, freshly chopped dill, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Prepare Chives: Roughly chop the fresh chives. Set aside.
• Preheat Oven:

  If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.

  For a home oven, using a pizza steel or stone, place the stone or steel inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, use your fingertips to press out the air from the centre, leaving just under an inch of dough around the edge. This will help form a light, airy crust (cornicione). Shape the dough into an elongated oval, similar to a baguette.
• Assemble Zapiekanka Style Pizza: Start by spreading a layer of tomato sauce evenly across the base. Next, add low-moisture mozzarella, mushrooms, and kielbasa slices.
• Bake Zapiekanka Style Pizza:

  If you're using an outdoor pizza oven, launch the zapiekanka style pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to avoid burning.

  For a home oven with a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
• Serving: Once baked, remove the Zapiekanka Style Pizza from the oven and place it on a serving board. Top with sliced gherkin, a drizzle of dill sauce, and fried shallots. Sprinkle with chopped chives and finish with a drizzle of ketchup. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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