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Lemon Pizza

Zesty Lemon Pizza with Creamy Mozzarella Bliss

This Lemon Pizza is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines zesty lemon and creamy mozzarella for a delightful summer meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 batch No-Knead Pizza Dough
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Feel free to use regular olive oil.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil or arugula can be great substitutions.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Essential for bright lemon flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use as a zesty finishing touch.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly grated for depth and aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture shredded mozzarella can also be used.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional addition for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by making your no-knead pizza dough according to your favorite recipe.
  2. While the dough is proofing, cut your fresh mozzarella cheese into thick, even slices.
  3. Once the dough has risen, transfer it onto a piece of parchment paper. Gently stretch and shape it into a rectangular pizza.
  4. In a jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, water, chopped fresh parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Carefully distribute the lemon brine evenly over the shaped pizza dough.
  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  7. Once preheated, carefully transfer the Lemon Pizza onto the hot pizza stone or inverted baking sheet.
  8. Remove your Lemon Pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid excessive moisture in the mozzarella. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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