Lemon Mozzarella Garlic Pizza (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Bright lemon flavors meet creamy mozzarella, garlic, and parmesan on a crisp savory crust.
# Ingredients List:
→ Pizza Dough
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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, chopped
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese
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5 ounces fresh mozzarella or 1/2 to 1/3 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
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Follow an easy no-knead pizza dough recipe through shaping and preheating steps.
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Slice fresh mozzarella into 1/2 inch thick pieces. If watery, pat dry with paper towels.
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Place dough on parchment; gently press to approximately 9x13 inch rectangle. Transfer to a pizza peel or inverted rimmed baking sheet.
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Combine olive oil, water, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar; shake vigorously until emulsified.
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Create dimples across the dough surface, evenly distribute lemon brine filling the dimples, then scatter mozzarella on top.
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Transfer pizza onto preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven; bake until crust is golden and cheese browned, approximately 8 to 10 minutes in a fan oven.
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Drizzle lemon juice over pizza, sprinkle Parmesan and fresh parsley, add black pepper or chili flakes if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
# Extra Information:
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If a pizza stone is unavailable, use an inverted rimmed baking sheet preheated in the oven to achieve a crispy crust.