Description
Lemon Pizza offers a refreshing twist on traditional pizza, perfect for summer gatherings. It features a crispy crust topped with zesty lemon slices, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, bringing sunshine to your table. This dish is easy to prepare and customizable, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 medium lemons (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
- Brush the rolled-out dough generously with olive oil.
- Arrange lemon slices evenly over the dough and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and scatter torn basil leaves on top before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your dough is at room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust.
- Don’t skip the lemon zest for added brightness.
- Leftovers can be stored wrapped in foil or in an airtight container and reheated in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg