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Lemon Pizza

Lemon Pizza: A Zesty Twist on Your Favorite Summer Slice

This Lemon Pizza is a refreshing summer dish that combines garlic, citrus, and creamy mozzarella for a delightful twist on traditional pizza.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough No-knead optional or store-bought
Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with regular olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil or arugula
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Crucial for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Crucial for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Toppings
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can be omitted for vegan version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • jar
  • Pizza Peel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the pizza dough according to your no-knead recipe and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  2. Slice fresh mozzarella into ½-inch thick pieces and pat them dry.
  3. Shape the dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle on parchment paper, creating dimples in the surface.
  4. In a jar, combine the olive oil, water, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then shake to emulsify.
  5. Pour the brine evenly over the dough and scatter the sliced mozzarella on top.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden.
  7. Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra lemon juice, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Best served fresh from the oven. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 3 months.

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