Fresh Lemon Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Dough
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1 portion of homemade or store-bought dough
→ Lemon Brine
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1 tablespoon of water
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1 small grated garlic clove
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1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest
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1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon of black pepper
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¼ teaspoon of table salt
→ Mozzarella
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150g fresh mozzarella (or 1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded)
→ To Finish
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A pinch of freshly ground black pepper (adjust as needed)
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons of grated parmesan
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A tablespoon of parsley leaves, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Start by following the steps for the no-knead dough, getting it shaped and ready for the oven while preheating.
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Cut fresh mozzarella into thick slices if it’s in water. Pat it gently with a paper towel to get rid of extra moisture.
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Put the dough on parchment paper and press it with your hands from the middle to spread it out to roughly 9x13 inches. Use a pizza peel or an upside-down sheet tray to move the dough.
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Put all the brine ingredients into a jar with a lid. Shake it well until it looks like everything’s combined.
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Press small dimples into the flattened dough, pour the brine over it, letting it settle into those dimples. Lay the mozzarella over the top evenly.
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Carefully slide the pizza onto your hot baking stone with a pizza peel. Cook until the cheese bubbles and the crust is golden brown. This should take around 8–10 minutes in a convection oven but keep an eye on it, as ovens vary.
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Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the hot pizza, then sprinkle parmesan and chopped parsley on top. Add more pepper or crushed chili for extra flavor, slice it up, and enjoy right away.
# Notes:
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To ensure the crust is super crisp, preheat an upside-down baking sheet in the oven and slide the pizza onto it with parchment and a pizza peel.
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Keep leftover slices in the fridge for up to a day or freeze for as long as 3 months. Rewarm in the oven to maintain its crunch.