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Lemon Pizza

Zesty Lemon Pizza with Creamy Mozzarella Delight

This zesty Lemon Pizza combines vibrant flavors of creamy mozzarella and fresh garlic, perfect for summer nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Water
For the Brine
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil regular olive oil can be substituted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped alternatives: basil or arugula
  • 1 clove Garlic, grated adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest fresh lemon juice also recommended
  • ¼ tsp Fine Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice plus additional for serving
For the Toppings
  • 5 oz Fresh Mozzarella or shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese optional for dairy-free
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pizza stone
  • Mixing Jar
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Pizza
  1. Prepare your pizza dough according to your favorite no-knead recipe and preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Slice fresh mozzarella into ½ inch pieces and dab off excess moisture.
  3. Pat and stretch your dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 9x13 inches.
  4. In a jar, combine olive oil, water, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
  5. Create dimples in the surface of the dough, pour the brine over it, then add mozzarella pieces.
  6. Transfer the pizza on parchment onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Experiment with toppings for personalized flavor profiles.

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