Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs Recipe
This refreshing Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs recipe features a no-knead pizza dough base topped with a zesty lemon brine, fresh mozzarella, and a finishing touch of parmesan and parsley. Perfect for a light, flavorful pizza experience with a bright citrus twist that balances the creamy cheese and herby notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 pizza (serves 2-3 people)
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- ÂĽ teaspoon fine salt
- ÂĽ 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
- Prepare the Dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza dough recipe through step 5, including shaping the dough and preheating your oven.
- Prepare the Mozzarella: If using fresh mozzarella in water, slice it into ½ inch thick pieces. If the cheese is very watery, gently pat it with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for a better texture when baking.
- Shape the Pizza Base: Place the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. Starting from the center, gently press out the dough with your fingers until it measures roughly 9Ă—13 inches. Then transfer the dough carefully onto a pizza peel or the back of a rimmed baking sheet for easy handling.
- Make the Lemon Brine: Combine all the lemon brine ingredients—extra virgin olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fine salt, and black pepper—in a glass jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until well emulsified.
- Apply the Brine and Add Cheese: After shaping the dough, create a few dimples on the surface using your fingers. Evenly scatter the lemon brine over the dough, allowing some to fill the dimples. Then, distribute the mozzarella pieces over the top.
- Bake the Pizza: Use the pizza peel to transfer the pizza onto a preheated pizza stone in a fan-forced oven. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and nicely browned. Oven times may vary, so watch carefully.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, top the pizza with fresh lemon juice, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley over it. Add freshly ground black pepper or a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Slice and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust by evenly distributing heat.
- If fresh mozzarella is watery, removing excess moisture prevents a soggy pizza.
- Adjust lemon juice quantity based on your preference for citrus brightness.
- Watch the pizza closely near the end of baking to prevent over-browning.
- This pizza pairs wonderfully with a light green salad for a balanced meal.
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