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Lemon Pizza

Zesty Lemon Pizza: Your New Favorite Summer Delight

This Lemon Pizza brings bright, fresh flavors to your table, making it a delightful summer dish for everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought
For the Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil can substitute regular olive oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley can substitute basil or arugula
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest avoid substitutes for vibrant flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt can use coarse salt, adjust amount
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella sliced
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Peel
  • Baking Sheet
  • Jar with Lid
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Pizza
  1. Start by preparing the pizza dough, mixing flour, water, yeast, and salt, and letting it rest for about 1 hour.
  2. Slice fresh mozzarella and let it drain on a paper towel.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and shape the dough on parchment paper into a rectangle.
  4. Combine brine ingredients in a jar, shake vigorously until emulsified.
  5. Pour the lemon brine over the shaped dough, then layer with mozzarella.
  6. Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parmesan and parsley, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect as a light meal for summer gatherings. Feel free to experiment with toppings and store leftovers properly.

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