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Lemon Pizza Recipe

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This vibrant Lemon Pizza recipe combines a crispy, homemade no-knead pizza dough with a zesty lemon brine, fresh mozzarella, and finishing touches of parmesan and parsley. The unique lemon-infused topping adds a refreshing twist to a classic pizza, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 ball Easy pizza dough (or store-bought dough)

Lemon Brine

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Mozzarella

  • 5 oz (150 grams) fresh mozzarella (or ½ to ⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella)

To Finish

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pizza Dough: Follow the no-knead pizza dough recipe up through step 5, including shaping the dough and preheating your oven with a pizza stone if available.
  2. Prepare the Cheese: If using fresh mozzarella packed in water, slice it into ½-inch thick pieces. Dab with paper towels to remove excess moisture to prevent sogginess on the pizza.
  3. Shape the Dough: Place the dough ball onto a sheet of parchment paper and gently press it out from the center with your fingers until it reaches approximately 9 by 13 inches. Then transfer the dough on the parchment to a pizza peel or the back of a rimmed baking sheet for easy handling.
  4. Make the Lemon Brine: In a glass jar with a lid, combine extra virgin olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well emulsified.
  5. Add the Toppings: Make small dimples across the stretched dough with your fingers to hold the brine. Pour the lemon brine evenly over the dough, allowing it to pool in the dimples. Scatter the mozzarella evenly on top.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Using the pizza peel, carefully slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned, approximately 8 to 10 minutes in a fan-forced oven. Watch closely as baking times vary by oven.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the remaining lemon juice over the hot pizza, then sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top. Add freshly ground black pepper or chili flakes if desired for a little extra kick. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If your mozzarella is very watery, be sure to pat it dry to prevent a soggy pizza.
  • Using a pizza stone and a pizza peel helps achieve a better crust texture, but a rimmed baking sheet can be used as an alternative.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest in the brine to control the tartness to your preference.
  • If you don’t have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be substituted but will be less flavorful.
  • This pizza is best served fresh out of the oven to enjoy the contrast of crisp crust and creamy cheese with bright lemon flavors.

Keywords: lemon pizza, homemade pizza, fresh mozzarella pizza, lemon zest pizza, Mediterranean pizza, easy pizza recipe, no-knead dough

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