Description
This Lemon Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a zesty lemon brine that adds a burst of fresh flavor. Topped with creamy mozzarella and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and herbs, this pizza is a perfect balance of tangy and savory.
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball Easy pizza dough (or store-bought dough)
Lemon Brine:
- 2 tablespoon 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
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mozzarella:
- 5 oz (150 grams) fresh mozzarella (or from 1/2 to 1/3 cup shredded firm mozzarella)
To Finish:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pizza Dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza recipe through step 5, including shaping the pizza and preheating the oven.
- Lemon Pizza: Prepare the cheese and shape the dough as directed. Make the brine in a glass jar, add the topping, bake the pizza, and serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
- Experiment with adding other ingredients like arugula or prosciutto for more flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
