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Lemon Pizza

Lemon Pizza: Refreshing Summer Delight You Can't Resist

Lemon Pizza is a vibrant twist on traditional pizza, combining creamy mozzarella with zesty lemon and roasted garlic for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Use no-knead or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Substitute with regular olive oil if needed
  • 1 cup Water
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Low-moisture shredded mozzarella can be used
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Skip for a vegan version
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil or arugula
For the Lemon Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh lemons for best flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Lemon Juice For drizzling after baking
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Kosher or sea salt can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Pizza stone
  • Pizza Peel
  • Mixing jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Pizza
  1. Prepare the pizza dough according to your recipe up to step 5. Shape into a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice fresh mozzarella into ½ inch thick pieces and pat dry to prevent sogginess.
  3. Roll out the dough on parchment paper until it measures approximately 9x13 inches. Transfer to a pizza peel or rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Combine olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake until mixed.
  5. Dimple the rolled dough with your fingertips. Drizzle lemon brine evenly over it and add mozzarella slices on top.
  6. Preheat pizza stone to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes. Bake pizza for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is golden.
  7. Remove from oven and drizzle with more lemon juice, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.

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