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Lemon Pizza Recipe

Lemon Pizza Recipe

5.2 from 12 reviews

Enjoy the refreshing and tangy flavors of Lemon Pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe. The zesty lemon brine paired with gooey mozzarella on a crispy crust creates a unique and delicious pizza experience.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough:

  • 1 ball Easy pizza dough (or store-bought dough)

Lemon Brine:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Mozzarella:

  • 5 oz (150 grams) fresh mozzarella (or from ½ to cup shredded firm mozzarella)

To Finish:

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pizza dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza recipe through step 5, including shaping the pizza and preheating the oven.
  2. Lemon pizza: Prepare the cheese: If using fresh mozzarella cheese in water, cut it into ½ inch thick pieces. Shape the dough: when ready, gently press it out into a 9×13 inch pizza. Make the brine: Shake the ingredients until emulsified. Add the topping: Spread the brine and mozzarella over the dough. Bake the pizza until browned. Serve: Top with lemon juice, parmesan, parsley, pepper, and chilli flakes.

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Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Homemade Pizza, Lemon Brine Pizza