Golden Homemade Lemon Ricotta Pizza
Experience a delightful blend of lemon and ricotta on a crispy crust with this homemade pizza recipe.
Equipment
- 1 pizza stone for crispier crust
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Lemon Ricotta Topping
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone inside to heat.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your preferred thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the lemon ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
Storage
- Store any leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Notes
Pro Tips: Use a pizza stone or steel for a crispier crust. Preheat your oven at its highest setting. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature before rolling it out. Experiment with additional herbs.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a different texture. Use lime zest if lemons are unavailable.
How to Serve: Serve with a side of arugula salad or a chilled white wine.
Storage & Freshness: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the dough a day in advance and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a different texture. Use lime zest if lemons are unavailable.
How to Serve: Serve with a side of arugula salad or a chilled white wine.
Storage & Freshness: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the dough a day in advance and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight.