Lemon Mozzarella Garlic Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy mozzarella, zesty lemon, and garlic bring vibrant flavor to this easy Italian-inspired pizza.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Pizza Base
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1 ball easy pizza dough or store-bought dough
→ Lemon Brine
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon water
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Topping
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150 grams fresh mozzarella, sliced (or ½ to ⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella)
→ To Finish
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Prepare:
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Shape the dough according to your preferred preparation, transferring it onto a sheet of parchment paper. Preheat your oven at its highest temperature, placing a pizza stone or inverted rimmed baking sheet inside to heat up.
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If using fresh mozzarella stored in liquid, slice into 1.25 cm pieces and gently dab with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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Stretch the dough gently with your fingers from the center outward on parchment to approximately 23 by 33 centimeters. Transfer the prepared dough onto a pizza peel or the backside of a rimmed baking sheet.
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Combine extra virgin olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a glass jar. Secure the lid and vigorously shake until emulsified.
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Press small dimples into the dough with your fingertips, pour the brine evenly over the surface, allowing it to settle into the dimples. Distribute the mozzarella cheese evenly across the dough.
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Carefully transfer the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or hot baking sheet. Bake for approximately 8–10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned. Adjust time as needed for different ovens.
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Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan and chopped parsley, and finish with additional black pepper. Slice and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal crispness, use a preheated inverted rimmed baking sheet if a pizza stone is unavailable.
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Leftovers may be refrigerated for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 3 months; reheat in a hot oven until crisp.