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Lemon Pizza Recipe

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πŸ‹ Lemon Pizza Recipes offer a bright, fresh citrus flavor that perfectly complements a golden, crispy crust for a refreshing twist on classic pizza.
πŸ• This recipe provides helpful tips to achieve the perfect crust and balance of flavors, making it a standout choice for pizza lovers looking to try something new.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 large portions or 6 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 ball pizza dough or store-bought dough

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for lemon brine

1 tablespoon water for lemon brine

1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for lemon brine

1 small grated garlic clove for lemon brine

1 teaspoon lemon zest for lemon brine

1 teaspoon lemon juice for lemon brine

ΒΌ teaspoon fine salt for lemon brine

ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper for lemon brine

5 oz (150 grams) fresh mozzarella or β…“ to Β½ cup shredded firm mozzarella

1 tablespoon lemon juice to finish

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese to finish

1 tablespoon fresh parsley to finish

Freshly ground black pepper to taste to finish

Instructions

1-Prepare the pizza dough: Prepare the pizza dough using your preferred recipe or pre-made dough. This step is all about getting that base ready, and stretching it by hand keeps those lovely bubbles intact for a chewy texture.

2-Make the lemon brine: Make the lemon brine by combining all brine ingredients in a lidded jar and shaking well. This mixture is the secret to that fresh, zesty flavor that makes the pizza pop it’s so easy and adds so much!

3-Gently stretch the dough: Gently stretch the dough on parchment paper to approximately 9×13 inches. Place it on a pizza peel or the back of a rimmed baking sheet to make transfer easy.

4-Create dimples in the dough: Create dimples in the dough with your fingers. Evenly spoon the lemon brine over the dough, filling the dimples for even distribution.

5-Arrange the mozzarella cheese and lemon slices on top: Arrange the mozzarella cheese and lemon slices on top. This layering ensures every bite has that perfect mix of creamy and tangy elements.

6-Bake: Bake on a preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in a 450Β°F (230Β°C) oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is browned, about 8 to 15 minutes.

7-Remove from the oven: Remove from the oven. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, and black pepper.

8-Slice and serve immediately: Slice and serve immediately for the best taste and texture it’s amazing how quickly it disappears!

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Notes

πŸ• Use fresh whole-milk mozzarella for best flavor; shredded mozzarella is a suitable alternative.
🌿 Fresh parsley blends well with garlic and olive oil; fresh basil or arugula are good substitutes.
πŸ”₯ Ensure a crisp crust by thoroughly preheating the oven and baking on the lowest rack near the heating element.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Proofing time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Stretching, Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice