Fresh Lemon Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Dough
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1 portion of ready-made dough or homemade no-knead pizza dough
→ Lemon Brine
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1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
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1 small clove garlic, finely grated
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1 tablespoon water
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2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil
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¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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¼ teaspoon regular table salt
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Mozzarella
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Around 150 grams of fresh mozzarella or a ½ to ⅓ cup of shredded mozzarella (firmer variety)
→ To Finish
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2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Black pepper to taste, freshly ground
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1 tablespoon juice from a fresh lemon
# Instructions:
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Start by preheating the oven and shaping your dough as described in the easy no-knead pizza guide, stopping at step 5.
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If your mozzarella is packed in water, slice it into ½-inch pieces and pat it dry with a paper towel to get rid of extra moisture.
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Lay the dough on a piece of parchment paper. Starting from the middle, gently press it out with your fingers until it forms a rectangle about 9x13 inches. Carefully move it onto a pizza peel or the underside of a baking tray for transferring.
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Combine everything for the brine in a jar with a lid. Seal it and shake until it blends well.
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After stretching the dough, use your fingertips to create small indentations. Drizzle the brine on top, aiming for the dimples, then sprinkle mozzarella evenly across the pizza.
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Carefully slide the dough onto a hot pizza stone using the pizza peel. Let it bake until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden, about 8-10 minutes in a fan oven.
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Take the pizza out of the oven and pour some lemon juice over it. Sprinkle parmesan, parsley, and a bit of black pepper or chili flakes if you're into that. Slice it up and enjoy immediately.
# Notes:
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Don't have a pizza stone? Use a baking tray upside down on your oven's bottom shelf to preheat. It'll crisp up your pizza nicely.
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Leftover slices can be stored tightly covered in the fridge for a day or frozen for up to 3 months. Warm frozen slices in the oven to make them crispy again.