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Lemon Pizza: A Bright and Zesty Twist on Traditional Pie

Lemon Pizza is a bright, cheesy, and citrusy twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for light meals or summer dinners, it’s zesty, quick, and customizable.

Ingredients

  •    1 prepared pizza dough (10–12 inches),
  •    1 tbsp olive oil,
  •    1/2 cup ricotta cheese,
  •    1 cup shredded mozzarella,
  •    1 lemon, thinly sliced,
  •     Zest of 1 lemon,
  •     Pinch of sea salt,
  •     Cracked black pepper,
  •     Optional: fresh arugula or spinach for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone inside. Rest dough at room temp for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch dough to a 10–12-inch round on a floured surface. Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted peel.
  • Brush dough with olive oil, add dollops of ricotta, sprinkle mozzarella, and top with lemon slices and zest.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melted. Rest, then top with fresh greens.

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