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Lemon Pizza

Zesty Lemon Pizza: Your New Summer Favorite at Home

Enjoy the fresh and zesty delight of Lemon Pizza, a unique twist to the traditional pie that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Easy Pizza Dough No-knead, or use store-bought if short on time
For the Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances overall taste
  • 0.5 cup Water Essential for emulsifying the brine
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Can swap with basil or arugula
  • 2 cloves Garlic Adjust according to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For citrus twist
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice For citrus twist
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 5 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Or 150 grams, can use shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional for vegetarian option
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper For finishing touch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Pizza Stone
  • Jar for Brine
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Pizza
  1. Prepare the dough and preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Cut fresh mozzarella into ½ inch thick slices and drain if using wet mozzarella.
  3. Shape the dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle on parchment paper.
  4. Combine brine ingredients in a jar, shake until emulsified.
  5. Create dimples in the dough, pour in the brine, and scatter mozzarella on top.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and crust is golden brown.
  7. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, then cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Lemon Pizza can be customized with additional toppings to suit your taste. Experiment with grilled chicken, seasonal veggies, or red pepper flakes for added flavor.

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