Lemon Brine Mozzarella Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ 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, 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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Mozzarella
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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 freshly squeezed 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
# Instructions:
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Shape the pizza dough into a rectangle, approximately 23 by 33 centimetres, on a sheet of parchment paper. Gently press from the centre outward with your fingers to achieve even thickness. Transfer onto a pizza peel or backside of a rimmed baking sheet.
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Preheat your oven to its maximum setting with a pizza stone positioned in the centre. Allow sufficient time for the stone to become fully heated.
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Slice the mozzarella into 1.25 centimetre thick pieces. If using fresh mozzarella submerged in water, dab with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Combine olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fine salt, and black pepper in a glass jar. Secure the lid and shake until thoroughly emulsified.
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Using your fingers, create shallow dimples in the stretched dough. Distribute the lemon brine evenly, allowing liquid to pool in the indentations. Scatter mozzarella slices uniformly over the dough.
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Transfer the topped dough onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the crust and cheese are deeply golden and blistered. Monitor the pizza closely, as oven performance may vary.
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Drizzle the baked pizza with additional lemon juice. Sprinkle grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and extra black pepper over the top. Slice and serve promptly.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, ensure mozzarella is well-drained to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.