Pizza with Lemon, Smoked Mozzarella & Basil

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

8 oz

Fresh Pizza Dough

1

Lemon

you'll need 6 slices, as thin as possible

5

Large Fresh Basil Leaves

as needed

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

for drizzling

3/4 cup

Smoked Mozzarella Cheese

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

If using a pizza stone, arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and place stone on rack; preheat oven to its hottest setting, 500 degrees–550 degrees F (260-290 degrees C) for 1 hour. If using a baking sheet, arrange a rack in the middle of oven and preheat to 500 degrees–550 degrees F (260-290 degrees C).

Step 2

Dust Fresh Pizza Dough (8 oz) generously with flour and place on a floured work surface. Meanwhile, soak slices of Lemon (1) in water for 15 minutes, then pat dry. Slice the Smoked Mozzarella Cheese (3/4 cup) .

Step 3

Place dough on a rimmed baking sheet and stretch, using your fingers, until it is approximately 8 to 10 inches in diameter.

Step 4

Distribute 3 ounces of cheese over the surface, leaving a 1-inch rim. Arrange the lemon over the cheese and tuck in the Fresh Basil Leaves (5) then drizzle everything lightly with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed) , including the rim of the crust.

Step 5

Place on highest rack in the oven and bake until puffy, about 6 minutes; then turn on the broiler and broil until the crust takes on some color, 30-60 seconds. Remove pizza from oven and serve.