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Lemon Pizza

Lemon Pizza: A Refreshing Twist for Your Summer Gatherings

Lemon Pizza is a refreshing vegetarian dish featuring a blend of creamy mozzarella, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Easy Pizza Dough Feel free to use store-bought for a quicker option.
For the Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Regular olive oil works if you're in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Water Standard tap water is perfect.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil or arugula.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (grated) Using fresh garlic will give the best taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Always choose fresh lemons.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Table salt is fine here.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is ideal.
For the Toppings
  • 5 oz Fresh Mozzarella Can also use block or shredded mozzarella.
  • to taste Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional for a vegetarian version.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Sprinkle to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pizza stone
  • Mason jar
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Dough: Follow the instructions for your easy pizza dough and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  2. Cheese Prep: While the dough is resting, slice your fresh mozzarella into ½ inch thick pieces and pat dry if too watery.
  3. Shape the Dough: Roll or press the dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle on parchment paper and transfer it onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  4. Make the Brine: Mix olive oil, water, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a jar until emulsified.
  5. Assemble Pizza: Make dimples in the dough, pour the brine evenly over it, and arrange mozzarella slices on top.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake the pizza for about 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  7. Finish and Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, top with Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper; slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes.

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