Lemon Pizza: Discover a Zesty Twist on Tradition! Recipe
Elevate your pizza game with this Lemon Pizza recipe that offers a delightful zesty twist to the traditional flavors. The combination of tangy lemon zest and juice with creamy cheeses and aromatic thyme creates a flavor explosion on a crispy crust.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit until frothy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it double in size.
- Prepare Topping: Mix cheeses, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough into a thin round shape.
- Add Toppings: Spread cheese mixture on the dough, sprinkle thyme.
- Bake Pizza: Transfer to a preheated oven and bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish: Drizzle olive oil and honey on the baked pizza. Optionally, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Let the pizza cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Zesty Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Lemon Recipe