Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Instant yeast
- Salt
- Water
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Lemon zest and lemon juice
- Fine salt and black pepper
- Mozzarella
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Optional: sausages, chili flakes, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, salt, water, and olive oil to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Pat dry the mozzarella and cut into small pieces.
- Shape dough into a rectangle on a baking sheet.
- Mix the brine: olive oil, water, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the brine over the dough and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish with lemon juice, parsley, and parmesan. Optionally add chili flakes or pine nuts before serving.
Notes
- Use vegan cheese and nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Add cooked sausage or chicken for a meatier pizza.
- Try basil or arugula instead of parsley for different flavors.
- Top with thin lemon slices for extra citrusy caramelization.
- Goat cheese or feta can replace mozzarella for tangy richness.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free dough.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (of 4)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
