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Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs Recipe
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5 from 17 reviews

This Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs is a bright and refreshing twist on traditional pizza, featuring a no-knead dough topped with a zesty lemon brine, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and aromatic herbs. The lemony flavors combined with creamy cheese and fresh parsley make it a perfect light and flavorful dish for any occasion.

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

  • 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

  1. Prepare the dough: Follow a no-knead pizza dough recipe up to step 5, which includes shaping the dough and preheating the oven to a high temperature with a pizza stone inside to ensure a crisp crust.
  2. Prepare the mozzarella: If using fresh mozzarella in water, slice it into ½ inch thick pieces. Dab excess moisture with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
  3. Stretch the dough: Place the dough on parchment paper and gently press it out from the center using your fingers until it reaches about 9 by 13 inches. Transfer it onto a pizza peel or the back of a rimmed baking sheet for easy handling.
  4. Make the lemon brine: Combine olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a glass jar with a lid. Shake well until all ingredients are emulsified.
  5. Top the dough: Make a few finger dimples in the stretched dough, then evenly scatter the lemon brine over the surface, filling the dimples. Arrange the sliced or shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough.
  6. Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone using the peel. Bake in a fan-forced oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned. Monitor closely as oven temperatures may vary.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top. Add freshly ground black pepper or chili flakes as desired. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • Using fresh mozzarella straight from water requires drying to avoid soggy crust.
  • Adjust lemon juice and zest amounts to balance the tanginess according to taste preference.
  • Ensure your oven and pizza stone are adequately preheated for optimal crust texture.
  • Can be customized by adding chili flakes for heat or other fresh herbs like basil.
  • This recipe is best served immediately for freshness and crispness.

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