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Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs Recipe

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A bright and flavorful lemon pizza topped with fresh herbs, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. This easy no-knead pizza features a zesty lemon brine that infuses the crust, creating a refreshing twist on a traditional pizza perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza dough recipe through step 5, which includes shaping the pizza dough and preheating your oven to the appropriate temperature.
  2. Prepare the Mozzarella: If using fresh mozzarella packed in water, cut it into ½ inch thick pieces. Dab with a paper towel to remove excess moisture if it is very watery to prevent sogginess on the pizza.
  3. Shape the Dough: Place the dough on a parchment paper sheet and gently press outward from the center with your fingers until you achieve approximately a 9×13 inch rectangle. Carefully transfer the dough using a pizza peel or the back of a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Make the Lemon Brine: Combine the extra virgin olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a glass jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well emulsified.
  5. Apply the Brine and Add Cheese: Once the dough is stretched, create dimples by pressing your fingers into the dough. Evenly scatter the lemon brine over the surface, filling the dimples with the liquid. Then, distribute the mozzarella cheese over the dough.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Using the pizza peel, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone inside the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes in a forced fan (convection) oven or until the cheese is melted and the crust is nicely browned. Oven times may vary, so monitor closely.
  7. Finish and Serve: After baking, top the hot pizza with fresh lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick. Slice and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Using fresh mozzarella requires draining excess moisture to avoid a soggy crust.
  • The no-knead dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated to develop flavor.
  • If you don’t have a pizza stone, use a heavy baking sheet flipped upside-down and preheated in the oven.
  • The lemon brine provides a unique tangy flavor, enhancing the pizza without overpowering it.
  • Keep an eye on the pizza during baking as oven temperatures can vary.

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