Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – 1 pound
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Fresh lemon juice – 3 tablespoons
- Lemon zest – from 1 lemon
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded – 2 cups
- Fresh basil leaves – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a baking sheet or pizza stone by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Step 2: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the surface of the pizza dough.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, making sure to cover it evenly. Add more cheese if you prefer a cheesier pizza.
- Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Step 6: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves on top. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your refreshing lemon pizza!
Notes
- To store leftover Lemon Pizza, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain its freshness.
- When reheating, place the pizza on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes to crisp the crust while warming the toppings evenly.
- For an extra burst of flavor, serve your Lemon Pizza with a side of arugula salad dressed lightly with olive oil and lemon vinaigrette.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding thin slices of lemon on top before baking or use a lemon-infused olive oil in your brush mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of a 12-inch pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 3g