Lemon Pizza Recipe
A refreshing twist on traditional pizza, Lemon Pizza combines a crispy thin crust with a vibrant lemon brine, fresh mozzarella, and a finishing touch of Parmesan and parsley. Perfect for those who enjoy bright, citrusy flavors balanced with savory cheese.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (including dough rising time if making dough from scratch)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 33-35 minutes
- Yield: 1 medium rectangular pizza (9 x 13 inches), serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
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 ½ to ⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella)
To Finish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza dough recipe through step 5, which includes shaping the pizza and preheating the oven with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lowest rack.
- Prepare the cheese: Slice fresh mozzarella into ½ inch thick pieces. If very watery, pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Shape the dough: Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper and gently press it out with your fingers from the center to form an approximately 9×13 inch rectangle. Transfer the dough on the parchment paper to a pizza peel or the back of a rimmed baking sheet.
- Make the lemon brine: Combine extra virgin olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a glass jar with a lid. Shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Add the toppings: Create small dimples on the dough surface with your fingers. Evenly scatter the lemon brine over the dough, trying to fill these dimples. Distribute the mozzarella slices on top.
- Bake the pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 8-10 minutes in a fan-assisted oven or until the crust and cheese are golden and bubbly. Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally add chili flakes for a bit of heat. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Pizza stone alternative: Use an inverted rimmed baking sheet preheated on the oven’s lowest shelf to achieve a crisp crust. Slide the pizza onto this hot surface and bake as usual.
- Leftovers: Store leftover pizza tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
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